Explore the profound connections between William Shakespeare's works and the Bible in DCL Charles Wordsworth's "Shakspeare's Knowledge and Use of the Bible." This study delves into the extensive knowledge and masterful application of biblical themes, stories, and language evident throughout Shakespeare's plays and poems.Wordsworth meticulously examines numerous passages, revealing how Shakespeare integrated biblical references to enrich his narratives and provide deeper layers of meaning. Discover how the Bard's understanding of scripture influenced his character development, plot structures, and thematic explorations. This book offers invaluable insights for scholars, students, and anyone seeking a richer appreciation of Shakespeare's genius and the cultural context in which he wrote. Uncover the timeless interplay between literature and faith in this compelling analysis of Shakespeare's enduring legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.