Not all documents that mention plays or spectacle can be considered to be proof that drama existed in Medieval Spain. The controversy surrounding Law 34, Title 6 of Part I of Alfonso el Sabio's Siete Partidas (1256-76) is proof of that. This famous section prohibits the clergy from participating in plays during the Mass that distract from the service, but permits such plays that inspire devotion. Scholars such as Lpez Morales convincingly argue that this reference does not indicate the presence of liturgical drama since Siete Partidas is so heavily indebted to Espculo. He states Law 34 is merely copied from this work. Stern argues, equally convincingly that Law 34 is not the only reference in the Siete Partidas, nor in the chronicles in general, to drama. Whether or not Siete Partidas is evidence that liturgical drama was performed in Spain in the 13th century, it is proof that the literate in Spain were aware of such drama--if not before, than certainly after reading Law 34. The specific permission to perform plays that inspire devotion certainly constitutes an invitation and encouragement to do so. Later references to spectacle during the Mass seem to indicate the invitation was accepted.