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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... , they became " liable to all miseries in this life " and 77IA 45 . 78LMT 1 : 147 . 80 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church , 439 . " to the pains of hell forever . " However 79WM 235 . Along the Mississippi 23.
... , they became " liable to all miseries in this life " and 77IA 45 . 78LMT 1 : 147 . 80 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church , 439 . " to the pains of hell forever . " However 79WM 235 . Along the Mississippi 23.
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William E. Phipps. " to the pains of hell forever . " However , God has graciously saved some through the Son of God who became human " in the womb of the Virgin Mary . " The Catechism's description of the work of Christ is followed by ...
William E. Phipps. " to the pains of hell forever . " However , God has graciously saved some through the Son of God who became human " in the womb of the Virgin Mary . " The Catechism's description of the work of Christ is followed by ...
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... Hell's a - burning , the king- dom's a - coming - ah ! 124 In the novel , many Pokeville folks respond by coming to " the mourners ' bench " and writhing wildly on the ground . A visiting con man gives a phony testimony of repentance ...
... Hell's a - burning , the king- dom's a - coming - ah ! 124 In the novel , many Pokeville folks respond by coming to " the mourners ' bench " and writhing wildly on the ground . A visiting con man gives a phony testimony of repentance ...
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... hell of remorse of conscience of these blamed wildcat religions.34 From his experience with camp meetings and Calvinist congregations , MT was aware of the contrast between participant and spectator religion . Satirizing the ...
... hell of remorse of conscience of these blamed wildcat religions.34 From his experience with camp meetings and Calvinist congregations , MT was aware of the contrast between participant and spectator religion . Satirizing the ...
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... Hell . " Also , it is improper to become so absorbed in meditation that you are oblivious to the offering plate when passed , and it is despicable to help yourself when it passes . 36 More seriously , what MT especially appreciated ...
... Hell . " Also , it is improper to become so absorbed in meditation that you are oblivious to the offering plate when passed , and it is despicable to help yourself when it passes . 36 More seriously , what MT especially appreciated ...
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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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