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| − | "Puritan" describes several [[Protestant | + | "Puritan" describes several [[Protestant]] denominations, espcially the Congregationalists, that broke away from the [[Anglican Church]] in the 1600s. Their name refers to their belief that the Anglican Church should be purified by removing all [[Catholic]] influence. Puritan ethics were noted for their strictness, especially regarding sexual behavior and the theatre. Puritan literature is highlighted by poet [[John Milton]] and writer [[John Bunyan]]. |
| + | Persecuted in England, 100,000 Puritans resettled to the American colonies, especially [[Massachusetts Bay Colony]] in 1630. They dominated New England and had a prfound impact in shaping American history. During the [[English Civil War]], Puritan leader [[Oliver Cromwell]] deposed the monarchy under [[Charles I]]. The monarchy was restored in 1660 and Puritanism, although not persecuted, lost influence. | ||
| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * Bremer, Francis J. ''The Puritan Experiment: New England Society from Bradford to Edwards'' (1995) [http://www.amazon.com/Puritan-Experiment-England-Society-Bradford/dp/0874517281/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230597875&sr=8-4 excerpt and text search] | ||
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| + | ===Primary sources=== | ||
| + | * Miller, Perry. ''The American Puritans: Their Prose and Poetry,'' 346 pgs. [http://www.questia.com/read/1330113?title=The%20American%20Puritans%3a%20Their%20Prose%20and%20Poetry online edition] | ||
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| + | ==external links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.questia.com/library/religion/christianity/history/16th-and-17th-centuries/puritans.jsp Online books on Puritans] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.questia.com/library/puritan-literature.jsp Online books on Puritan literature]] | ||
[[Category:Christian Denominations]] | [[Category:Christian Denominations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:English Civil War]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British History]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States History]] | ||
Revision as of 00:46, December 30, 2008
"Puritan" describes several Protestant denominations, espcially the Congregationalists, that broke away from the Anglican Church in the 1600s. Their name refers to their belief that the Anglican Church should be purified by removing all Catholic influence. Puritan ethics were noted for their strictness, especially regarding sexual behavior and the theatre. Puritan literature is highlighted by poet John Milton and writer John Bunyan.
Persecuted in England, 100,000 Puritans resettled to the American colonies, especially Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. They dominated New England and had a prfound impact in shaping American history. During the English Civil War, Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell deposed the monarchy under Charles I. The monarchy was restored in 1660 and Puritanism, although not persecuted, lost influence.
Further reading
- Bremer, Francis J. The Puritan Experiment: New England Society from Bradford to Edwards (1995) excerpt and text search
Primary sources
- Miller, Perry. The American Puritans: Their Prose and Poetry, 346 pgs. online edition