Bøger af Theodore Spencer

Conversion: Its Theory And Process, Practically Delineated is a book written by Theodore Spencer that explores the concept of conversion in a religious context. The author provides a comprehensive understanding of the theory and process of conversion, including its psychological and spiritual aspects. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the theoretical aspects of conversion, while the second part focuses on practical applications of the theory. The author uses real-life examples to illustrate the different stages of conversion and how they can be applied in everyday life. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers of all levels. Overall, Conversion: Its Theory And Process, Practically Delineated is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in understanding the process of conversion in a religious context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Analysing Shakespeare's historical background and craft, Spencer's 1943 study investigates the intellectual debates of Shakespeare's age, and the effect these had on the drama of the time. The book outlines the key conflict present in the sixteenth century - the optimistic ideal of man's place in the universe, as presented by the theorists of the time, set against the indisputable and ever-present fact of original sin. This conflict about the nature of man, argues Spencer, is perhaps the deepest underlying cause for the emergence of great Renaissance drama. With detailed reference to Shakespeare's great tragedies, the book demonstrates how Shakespeare presents the fact of evil masked by the appearance of good. Shakespeare's last plays, especially The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, are also analysed in detail to show how they embody a different view from the tragedies, and the discussion is related to the larger perspective of general human experience.