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: The Merchant of Venice
Revenge and Wrath
In this week’s episode (here) of The Bard and the Bible Podcast Shylock’s soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1, of The Merchant of Venice is followed by verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans (Romans 12:19-21) in the King James Version of the Bible.
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Tagged king james version, Podcast, Romans, shakespeare, Shylock, The Merchant of Venice
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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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Foolishness and Vanity
This week’s episode (listen here) of The Bard and the Bible Podcast pairs Gratiano’s words from Act 1 Scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice with Psalm 94:8-12 from the King James Version of the Bible. Ratings and reviews on iTunes are much appreciated. You can also easily subscribe to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratiano, king james version, Psalm, shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
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