Biblical Readings and Literary Writings in Early Modern England, 1558-1625

The Bible had a profound impact on early modern culture, and bible-reading shaped the period''s drama, poetry, and life-writings, as well as sermons and biblical commentaries. This volume provides an account of the how the Bible was read and applied in early modern England. It maps the connection between these readings and various forms of writing and argues that literary writings bear the hallmar...