Seers of God

Puritan Providentialism in the Restoration and Early Enlightenment

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• Michael P. Winship

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• 244 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Religion

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The book explores the intellectual evolution of late-seventeenth-century Massachusetts Puritan culture, highlighting its parallels with changes in England. It addresses the tension between Puritanism and the emerging Enlightenment, questioning how Puritans maintained their credibility amidst a shifting intellectual landscape. Through a compelling analysis of themes such as theology and witchcraft, the author situates these developments within a broader transatlantic context, offering insights into the complexities of early New England's intellectual history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Paperback