Catholic Theology in Shakespeare's PlaysUniversity of Delaware Press, 2008 - 226 pages Explores and reexamines Shakespeare's theology from the standpoint of revisionist history of the English Reformation. |
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Page 37
... described in the Homily " Of Repentance . " 29 That is , Posthumous supposedly shows contrition , confesses his guilt to the gods , acquires faith “ when he witnesses a theophany ” in a dream , and “ wishes to complete his repentance by ...
... described in the Homily " Of Repentance . " 29 That is , Posthumous supposedly shows contrition , confesses his guilt to the gods , acquires faith “ when he witnesses a theophany ” in a dream , and “ wishes to complete his repentance by ...
Page 83
... described in Twelfth Night , the presid- ing priest is also Roman Catholic . In A Midsummer Night's Dream , he uses a segment of the Sarum marriage rite , the blessing of the bridal chamber , which is not part of the Prayer Book service ...
... described in Twelfth Night , the presid- ing priest is also Roman Catholic . In A Midsummer Night's Dream , he uses a segment of the Sarum marriage rite , the blessing of the bridal chamber , which is not part of the Prayer Book service ...
Page 92
... described as a violation of nature , not as a violation of a divine command . Shakespeare in this scene stresses the intention and goal of an ac- tion rather than its conformity or obedience to law . That is , Hamlet exhibits the habit ...
... described as a violation of nature , not as a violation of a divine command . Shakespeare in this scene stresses the intention and goal of an ac- tion rather than its conformity or obedience to law . That is , Hamlet exhibits the habit ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Shakespeares Theology of Grace | 40 |
Nuns and Friars | 57 |
Copyright | |
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