English Puritanism

by John Spurr

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan

, 1998

Overview

The Puritans of seventeenth century England have been blamed for everything from the English civil war to the rise of capitalism. But who were the Puritans of Stuart England? Were they apostles of liberty, who fled from persecution to the New World? Or were they intolerant fanatics, intent on bringing godliness to Stuart England?

This study provides a clear narrative of the rise and fall of the Puritans across the troubled seventeenth century. Their story is placed in context by analytical chapters, which describe what the Puritans believed and how they organised their religious and social life. Quoting many contemporary sources, including diaries, plays and sermons, this is a vivid and comprehensible account, drawing on the most recent scholarship. Readers will find this book an indispensable guide, not only to the religious history of seventeenth century England, but also to its political and social history.

Key Features

• Provides a clear narrative of the rise and fall of the Puritans.
• Describes what the Puritans believed and how they organised their religious and social life.
• Shows a helpful political and social history guide.

Product Details

• Title: English Puritanism 1603–1689
• Author: John Spurr
• Series: Social History in Perspective
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Print Publication Date: 1998
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 245
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Puritans › England--History--17th century; England › Church history--17th century
• ISBNs: 9781349268542, 9780333601884, 9780312214265, 1349268542, 0333601882, 031221426X
• Resource ID: LLS:NGLSHPRTNSM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-01-29T21:23:01Z

About John Spurr

John Spurr, is Senior Lecturer in History, University of Wales, Swansea, UK.