Mark Twain's ReligionMercer University Press, 2003 - 386 psl. Although there are many studies of America's most famous literary figure, this thorough investigation provides not only new information on Twain's religion, but also a different approach from anything published before. Interpretations of Twain over the past century have been largely the province of literary critics. By skillful textual analysis they have produced an abundance of nuanced studies, but they tend to have little interest in, and knowledge of, the broad religious context of Victorian society, which both angered and intrigued Twain. Phipps provides perceptions often overlooked into the way Clemens's religion was related to such significant issues as racism, imperialism, and materialism. This study takes a close look at his growing up in the slave culture of Missouri Protestants and his subsequent involvement in the radically different abolition culture in which his wire was raised. Like Twain, who aimed at communicating with the common person, Phipps has written in a style that will attract the educated public while providing fresh insights for Twain scholars. His research has taken him to Hannibal, Elmira Hartford, and to the Twain archives in Berkeley. Mostly chronological, the book makes extensive use of Twain's works and, often neglected in such studies on Twain, the Bible, his most important literary source. |
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... became inextricably linked in both the author's and readers ' minds with the man behind the literary mask . Even as only a " pudd'nhead " would be per- mitted to kill his half of a jointly owned barking dog , so it would be foolish to ...
... became inextricably linked in both the author's and readers ' minds with the man behind the literary mask . Even as only a " pudd'nhead " would be per- mitted to kill his half of a jointly owned barking dog , so it would be foolish to ...
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... became a Christian , " writes Justin Kaplan , winner of the Pulitzer prize for his MT biography.2 Biographer John Lauber refers to him as " a man who entirely lacked religion . " Another recent biography , written by Andrew Hoffman ...
... became a Christian , " writes Justin Kaplan , winner of the Pulitzer prize for his MT biography.2 Biographer John Lauber refers to him as " a man who entirely lacked religion . " Another recent biography , written by Andrew Hoffman ...
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... became old enough to become employed , he spent his summers in Florida on the apple and tobacco plantation of his Uncle John , whom he much admired . Sam was fond of the plain religion of some slaves on the Quarles farm , and was ...
... became old enough to become employed , he spent his summers in Florida on the apple and tobacco plantation of his Uncle John , whom he much admired . Sam was fond of the plain religion of some slaves on the Quarles farm , and was ...
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... became a Presbyterian " upon profession of faith in Christ . " 38 The baptism of the children of members was not recorded in the church records , but Presbyterians , following their understanding of early Chris- tian practice , expected ...
... became a Presbyterian " upon profession of faith in Christ . " 38 The baptism of the children of members was not recorded in the church records , but Presbyterians , following their understanding of early Chris- tian practice , expected ...
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... became human " in the womb of the Virgin Mary . " The Catechism's description of the work of Christ is followed by an explanation of the Ten Commandments , the sacraments , and the Lord's Prayer . To emphasize the Catechism teaching ...
... became human " in the womb of the Virgin Mary . " The Catechism's description of the work of Christ is followed by an explanation of the Ten Commandments , the sacraments , and the Lord's Prayer . To emphasize the Catechism teaching ...
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Tpe AntiImperialist | 196 |
Biblical Usages | 215 |
Jewish Scriptures | 216 |
The New Testament | 235 |
Scriptural Affusions | 242 |
Theological Journey | 257 |
Views of Jesus | 271 |
Evil anb Freedom | 275 |
Travel Reflections | 75 |
Amid Liberal Caivmists | 83 |
In Hartforb | 105 |
Relations with Cable | 128 |
Justice m America | 137 |
Political Morality | 149 |
Race Relations | 156 |
Womens Rights | 175 |
AmbassaboratLarge | 181 |
In Europe | 182 |
Global Tour | 188 |
Versonal Immortality | 293 |
Final Quest | 307 |
Search for Healing | 315 |
Bittersweet Last Years | 322 |
Conclusion | 345 |
Ethics and Truth | 353 |
Humorist and Treacher | 357 |
The Tolerant Monotfest | 362 |
Bibliography | 371 |
Index | 377 |
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