Transcendence – Experiments in Criticism

Julius Caesar: Act 1 Commentary

My covenantal argument about The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is that the real god in this play is the Roman state. The fight between the empire and republic obscures their deeper commitment to the state. This is a commitment only a Christian could see. What evidence would confirm this reading? First, the play should dramatizeContinue reading “Julius Caesar: Act 1 Commentary”

Biblical Presuppositions: Transcendence

I began working through Ray Sutton’s That You May Prosper today. Sutton articulates the biblical vision of the covenant, the way which God has chosen to interact with humanity. The covenant has five points: Transcendence, Hierarchy, Ethics, Sanctions, and Succession. I am building a Shakespeare e-course around these five points and will be working withContinue reading “Biblical Presuppositions: Transcendence”