Religion and Drama in Early Modern England

The book examines the intricate relationship between religion and drama in early modern England, highlighting how commercial theater reshaped religious culture. It features essays that analyze the performance's material conditions, the connections between theatrical and religious rituals, and the diverse religious references in plays. By discussing both Shakespearean and non-Shakespearean works, it reveals the theater's expansive interpretation of Christian practice and its interactions with Islam, Judaism, and paganism.