Leland Ryken has written an excellent article which is a snapshot of what he teaches about Shakespeare in his literary courses. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. Here’s a quote:
More than conventional: scholars who are attuned to the Christian element in Shakespeare’s plays correctly observe that there is sometimes a gratuitous element in Shakespeare’s Christian allusions, meaning that Shakespeare incorporates Christian references beyond what seem to be strictly required by the context.
You can find it here: http://www.reformation21.org/articles/shakespeare-as-a-christian-writer.php
I highly recommed reading the whole thing.
HT: JT @ http://theologica.blogspot.com/
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