颂教义于文学 藉文学斥宗教——探赜《圣经》与英美文学的关系

Eulogizing and Criticizing the Religious Doctrine in British and American Literature——An Exploration into the Relationship between The Bible and British and American Literature

《圣经》不仅是一本教义,还是世界文学宝库中一颗璀璨的明珠,是英美文学的源泉。许多名著都与之有着千丝万缕的联系,有的是对《圣经》的阐释,有的则是鞭策。这里拟从莎士比亚、霍桑、麦尔维尔和福克纳的代表作入手,探赜《圣经》与英美文学的关系。

The Bible is not only a book of religious doctrine, it is also a resplendent pearl in the treasure-house of world literature, and the source of British and American literature. Many famous works are associated with it. Some of them interpret and praise the Bible and some criticize it. Starting with Shakespeare, Hawthorn, Melville, and William Faulkner, this article explores the relationship between the Bible and British and American literature.