Hot Protestants: A History of Puritanism in England and America

The puritan movement, a significant catalyst in the cultural changes that transformed the early modern world, began in the mid-sixteenth century by Protestant nonconformists seeking to reform England's church and society. This groundbreaking volume traces puritanism's history from its attempts to reshape the Church of England to its establishment of godly republics in England and America and its demise in the seventeenth century.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 02 July 2021
\n Publisher: Yale University Press
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The Puritan movement, initiated by Protestant nonconformists in the mid-sixteenth century, played a pivotal role in the significant cultural transformations that shaped the early modern world. With a broad transatlantic perspective, this groundbreaking volume traces the tumultuous history of puritanism, from its initial efforts to reshape the Church of England to its establishment of godly republics in both England and America and its eventual decline in the late seventeenth century.

By delving into the triumphs and tribulations of the puritan movement, Michael Winship sheds light on both the influential puritans and those who left only limited traces behind them. He explores how the puritan project of creating reformed churches, closely collaborating with intolerant godly governments, evolved and ultimately broke down over time in response to changing geographical, political, and religious circumstances.

This comprehensive history provides a fresh perspective on the puritan movement, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between religion, politics, and society in the early modern era. It serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of puritanism and its profound impact on the development of modern Christianity and Western culture.

\n Weight: 340g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780300255003\n \n