The Old King and the Elder Brother: As You Like It, Scripture, and the Problem of Political Resistance

This article argues that Shakespeare's As You Like It stages Reformation-era concerns over political theology, specifically regarding the question of resistance to a superior. It contends that in the relationship of the feuding brothers, Oliver and Orlando, Shakespeare makes two significant all...

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Main Author: Anderson, David K. 1978- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group [2018]
In: Reformation
Year: 2018, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 154-174
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
CG Christianity and Politics
HA Bible
KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance
KBF British Isles
KDE Anglican Church
Further subjects:B Obedience
B Resistance
B Prodigal Son
B Saul
B As You Like It
B Scripture
B David
B Protestantism
B Television comedies
B Legitimacy
B Political Theology
B William Shakespeare
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)