Thesis (Ph. D.)--Boston University / This investigation into Israel's religion has been based on canonical and deutero-canonical literature, as well as archaeological evidences. The investigation of the religions of Israel's neighbors has been based on their literary records and relevant archaeological data.

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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Boston University Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-82).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University / The purpose of the investigation of Johann Ludwig Bach's seventeen liturgical cantatas and the "Trauermusik" was to establish their position within the historic development of the German sacred cantata between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, to study their stylistic and formal characteristics, and to present an objective picture of the work of this generally unknown cousin of Johann Sebastian Bach. The study of these works was made from microfilms of the original manuscripts now in the libraries of Berlin and Marburg. Texts and chorale melodies were traced through examination of the Bible, collections of sacred poetry, hymnals, and chorale melody collections. Works of a similar character by contemporary composers were analytically examined for comparison and to help place Johann Ludwig's compositions in the overall historic development of the cantata form. Historical and documentary data were obtained from numerous literary sources dating form the early eighteenth century to the present. [Truncated]

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University / Although Harley Granville-Barker has been considered one of the most significant figures in the modern English theatre ever since the early twentieth century, no comprehensive account of his varied achievements has heretofore been written. It is the purpose of this study to provide such an account--to describe and evaluate his contributions to the theatre as actor, producer, dramatists, and critic. Incorporated inna biographical sketch in this dissertation is an account of Barker's work as an actor. After appearing in various contemporary plays and revivals of Shakespeare, Barker made his greatest success as an actor at the Court Theatre from 1904 to 1907, playing the heroes of many of Shaw's plays and of his own. Judging by contemporary accounts, he excelled in realistic portrayals of men of charm and intellectual passion, and his voice was very effective in lyrical moods as well as in repartee. [Truncated]

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Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University. / This dissertation is an investigation in the general metaphysics of William Ernest Hocking. The attempt is made to expound and evaluate his metaphysical system as a whole, rather than to center attention on any single aspect of it in particular. Thus, the concern is with the basic metaphysical issues of the experience, knowledge, and nature of ultimate reality, considered primarily in the context of man's relationship to that which is most real. Although there have been several studies of various aspects of Hocking's philosophy, particularly in mysticism and the philosophy of religion, there have been no previous comprehensive investigations of his metaphysics as such. The method of procedure in this dissertation has been to concentrate primarily on Hocking's own writings, with such attention to other thinkers as may have been necessary for clearer expression and comment. [TRUNCATED]

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-82).