The Bard and the Bible
The Bard and the Bible (A Shakespeare Devotional) pairs 365 short passages from each of the two greatest works of English literature ever created, which were compiled in the same period and in the same city. It offers a year of daily readings based on verses from the King James Version of the Bible and lines from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The poetry of the Bard and the power of God's Word will enrich your understanding and appreciation of both, provide new ways to encounter and respond to God, and yield both intellectual stimulation and spiritual inspiration.
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Tag Archives: Much Ado About Nothing
My 10 Favorite Shakespearean Clowns
One of William Shakespeare’s many literary gifts was the ability to create and develop memorable characters: kings and queens, villains and heroes, lovers and losers, and more. Some of his greatest creations, to my mind, where his fools and clowns … Continue reading
Shakespeare’s Women
Yes, yes, I know, entire books have been written about William Shakespeare’s depiction of women in his sonnets and plays, and those books could fill whole libraries. This is not that. This is simply one fan–not a scholar–commenting on his … Continue reading
Posted in Plays
Tagged 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry Vi, As You Like It, Beatrice, Cordelia, Katherina, King Lear, King Leontes, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, Margaret of Anjou, Much Ado About Nothing, Olivia, Paulina, Portia, Richard III, Rosalind, The Merchant of Venice, The Taming of the Shrew, The Winter's Tale, Twelfth Night
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Reviewsday: Shakespeare 2018 Calendar by Pomegranate
Is it 2018 yet? I can’t wait. Not that I’m not going to enjoy these waning days of 2017, but when 2018 arrives, I get to start using my brand new, beautiful, large, Shakespeare calendar! I know you’re jealous, but have … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts
Tagged Falstaff, Much Ado About Nothing, Reviews, shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Twelfth Night
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Reviewsday: A Lovely Love’s Labour’s Won
Love’s Labour’s Won is the title of a play that a couple contemporaries of the bard included in listings of William Shakespeare’s plays. Some scholars consider it a lost play; others think it was one title used for a play … Continue reading
Beatrice’s Barb
Your Monday may be a total drag, but we here at The Bard and the Bible hope to spice it up a little with a helpful insult from Shakespeare. This week’s insult is one of many witty ripostes from the … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Beatrice, Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, shakespeare, Shakespeare Insults
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My Top 25 Shakespeare Quotes
A guest post by Sue Schlesman Let me clarify. Narrowing down my favorite Shakespearean quotes is a nearly impossible task. For one, I haven’t yet read everything he wrote, so there’s no telling what I’m still missing. Two, he was … Continue reading
Reviewsday: @KyShakespeare’s 2017 Bard-a-Thon
For the second year in a row, I enjoyed part of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival‘s annual Bard-a-Thon (see here for my post on last year’s event).
Posted in Performances, Plays
Tagged Claudio, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Much Ado About Nothing, Reviews, shakespeare
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