Religion in literature.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
E. Beatrice Batson Shakespeare Collection
Collection — Henry IV folio (permanent)
Identifier: SC-034
Abstract
The Shakespeare Special Collection attempts to bring together the very best scholarship available on the Christian dimension of Shakespeare’s dramas, sonnets, and poems. Acquiring the best critical works (essays, books, articles, and other materials, both old and contemporary) is a priority. The Collection is intended to serve as a vital center for scholarly activities of professors, students, and Shakespeare enthusiasts, particularly in the area of Christian higher education. It is a place...
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Frederick Buechner Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-005
Scope and Contents
Biographical material is divided into the categories of general biographical, memorabilia, notebooks and "schools." The latter section includes papers and items produced by Buechner during his school days. The general biographical section encompasses the categories of photographs, awards, family history and information on Buechner's friends. Memorabilia includes non written items nature or written matter not directly relating to Buechner (e.g. sympathy letters written to Buechner's mother...
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Created: 1926-2017; Existence: Date acquired: 1982
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Special Collections
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Frederick Buechner Papers
Jacques Ellul Papers
Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-016
Scope and Contents
The Jacques Ellul Collection is based upon a three-reel microfilm set, which follows Jacques Ellul: A Comprehensive Bibliography (published in Research on Philosophy and Technology, supplement 1, 1984) compiled by Dr. Joyce Main Hanks. The microfilm contains many of the hard-to-find Ellul essay, speeches and lectures. The comprehensive bibliography was followed by an update in 1991 (Jacques Ellul: A Comprehensive Bibliographic Update, in Research in Philosophy and Technology, vol. 11)....
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Created: 1936-2017; Other: Date acquired: 1986
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Special Collections
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Jacques Ellul Papers
Madeleine L’Engle Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-003
Scope and Contents
The Madeleine L'Engle Collection is composed of a variety of materials illustrating the life and works of this popular author and speaker. The items date from 1919 to the present and include correspondence, manuscripts, articles, photos, papers written by L'Engle, awards, interviews, book announcements and reviews, biographical and family information, some art work and a number of miscellaneous items. The collection is composed largely of material sent to the college by the author, although...
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Created: 1918-2019; Other: Date acquired: 1975
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Special Collections
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Madeleine L’Engle Papers
William S. Akin Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-001
Scope and Contents
This collection highlights the life and work of a book-collector and contains reviews, letters, and articles collected over the years as Mr. Akin sought out and acquired desired works. The non-monographic portion of the collection measures over seven (7) linear feet, while monographs number over 4,000, with a special emphases upon British literature, including Lewis Carroll, James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, and John Bunyan, and Americana, including a first British printing of Lewis and Clark's...
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Created: 1921-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1976; Other: Date acquired: 1968
Found in:
Special Collections
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William S. Akin Papers