Religion Around Shakespeare

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r e l i g i o n a r o u n d s h a k e s p e a r e peter iver kaufman, General Editor Books in the Religion Around series examine the religious forces surrounding cultural icons. By bringing religious background into the foreground, these studies give readers a greater understanding of and appreciation for individual figures, their work, and their lasting influence. Religion Around vol. 1 religion around S h a k e s p e a r e P E T E R I V E R K A U F M A N T h e P e n n s y l v a n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y P r e s s U n i v e r s i t y P a r k , P e n n s y l v a n i a Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kaufman, Peter Iver, author. Religion around Shakespeare / Peter Iver Kaufman. p. cm—(Religion around) Summary: “Examines the historic and religious context surrounding the work of William Shakespeare”—Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-0-271-06181-8 (cloth : alk. paper) 1. Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616—Religion. 2. England—Church history—16th century. 3. England—Church history—17th century. 4. Christianity and literature—England— History—16th century. 5. Christianity and literature—England— History—17th century. 6. Religion in literature. I. Title. PR3011.K38 2013 822.3’3—dc23 2013023204 Copyright © 2013 The Pennsylvania State University All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Published by The Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, PA 16802–1003 The Pennsylvania State University Press is a member of the Association of American University Presses. It is the policy of The Pennsylvania State University Press to use acid-free paper. Publications on uncoated stock satisfy the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Material, ansi z39.48–1992. This book is printed on paper that contains 30% post-consumer waste. ...