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John Webster

John Webster is Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. Previously he was Ramsay Armitage Professor of Systematic Theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. His previous books include "Barth's Moral Theology" (1997), "Barth's Ethics of Reconciliation" (1995), "The Possibilities of Theology" (1994), and "Eberhard Jungel" (1986). George Schner teaches at Regis College, Toronto. His previous publications include "Education for Ministry" (1993), and two edit

John Webster book reviews

  • Duchess of Malfi 5 out of 5

    By Sebas, Jan 10, 2010

    (4-5 stars)

    I think this play is very good, full with dark humour, love and revenge. Even though it is a tragedy it is also fun in some parts. In any moment I wanted to stop reading it, in fact, I... read more

  • The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays: The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi; The Devil's Law-Case; A Cure for a Cuckold 5 out of 5

    By Willow, Burlington, VT, Jun 15, 2009

    My favorite female character of Jacobean Revenge Tragedy! She is a stoic, beautiful woman who actually existed in history. I think John Webster's drama is incredibly feminist despite the era in... read more

  • The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays: The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi; The Devil's Law-Case; A Cure for a Cuckold 2 out of 5

    By Elizabeth, Milford, OH, May 2, 2009

    Not one of my favorites. Though, I do have to say any play with incest and lycanthrope from the 1600s does make for an entertaining, if not disturbing, read. read more