Shakespeare and the Bible

Shakespeare and the Bible is a book written by James Rees that explores the relationship between the works of William Shakespeare and the Bible. The book delves into the influence of biblical themes, stories, and language on Shakespeare's plays and poems, as well as the ways in which Shakespeare's works have shaped our understanding of the Bible. Rees examines the religious and cultural context of Shakespeare's time, and how this informed his writing. The book also considers the ways in which Shakespeare's work has been interpreted and adapted by different religious groups over time. With a wealth of historical and literary analysis, Shakespeare and the Bible offers a fascinating insight into the enduring impact of both Shakespeare and the Bible on Western culture.1876. Shakespeare and the Bible, to which is added, prayers on the stage, proper and improper; Shakespeare's use of the sacred name of deity; The stage viewed from a scriptural and moral point; The old mysteries and moralities the precursors of the English stage. A compendium of the religious wisdom of Shakespeare.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.