Early Modern Drama and the Bible [electronic resource] : Contexts and Readings, 1570-1625 /
Streete, A.editor.
Early modern drama is steeped in biblical language, imagery and stories. This collection examines the pervasive presence of scripture on the early modern stage. Exploring plays by writers such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, Middleton, and Webster, the contributors show how theatre offers a site of public and communal engagement with the Bible.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Representing the Bible in early modern drama : material and verbal contexts -- pt. 2. Political theology, the Bible and drama -- pt. 3. Biblical readings on-stage : pulpit, household and political controversy.
Early modern drama is steeped in biblical language, imagery and stories. This collection examines the pervasive presence of scripture on the early modern stage. Exploring plays by writers such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, Middleton, and Webster, the contributors show how theatre offers a site of public and communal engagement with the Bible.
Bible
Literature, Modern.
Europe-History-1492-.
Religion-Philosophy.
History, Modern.
British literature.
Early Modern/Renaissance Literature.
History of Early Modern Europe.
Philosophy of Religion.
Modern History.
British and Irish Literature.