An impressive collection of ninety-two abridged essays identifyingthe Christian elements in Shakespeare's plays... a great feast of learning andbeauty." -- First Things"This is an exceptionallyvaluable book... very highly recommended" -- Sixteenth CenturyJournal..". an exemplary work. In an age when footlingmatters often replace the great religious quandaries about what it means to live anddie before God, Shakespeare's Christian Dimension helps restore our focus." --Pro EcclesiaThis anthology reprints abridged versions of 92critical commentaries on the influence of Shakespeare's Christian heritage on theshaping of his plays. It does not attempt to be exhaustive in its coverage, but toprovide a useful sampling of valuable work. A supplementary bibliography of morethan 250 further items encourages interested readers to furtherexploration.