Shakespeare and heaven

Shakespeare and heaven concerns the numerous express mentions—808 in all—to heaven by Shakespeare in his works. He emphasis on the wonderful afterlife is pervasive. Hell is mentioned far less: 252 times by Shakespeare.

"Atheism" and "atheist" are never mentioned anywhere by Shakespeare, not even once.

Shakespeare also has a significant number of references to "ghosts," totaling 79 in all. The word "spirit" occurs 377 times, usually in the sense of a living person's spirit.