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“When you think about Puritanism, you must begin by getting rid of the slang term 'Puritanism' as applied to Victorian religious hypocrisy. This does not apply to seventeenth-century Puritanism.”

Quote by Leland Ryken

Book:Worldly Saints: The Puritans As They Really Were

Work

Worldly Saints: The Puritans As They Really Were

This book delves into the historical and cultural context of the Puritans, examining their religious convictions, social customs, and economic activities, providing a comprehensive view of their world as they experienced it. more

Author

Leland Ryken is an accomplished author, born in 1942. His works span a wide range of subjects including literary criticism, biblical studies, and Christian theology. more

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