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The Jew of Malta is a provocative and controversial play by Christopher Marlowe that explores themes of religion, revenge, and political hypocrisy. Centered around the wealthy Jewish merchant Barabas, the play follows his descent into cunning and brutality after he is stripped of his fortune by the Christian government of Malta. Through Barabas's schemes and the unfolding betrayal and violence, Marlowe critiques the moral corruption of both religious and political institutions. Blending dark humor with intense drama, The Jew of Malta remains a powerful example of Elizabethan theatre and an early exploration of religious and ethnic tension in literature.