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: The book is organized into six sections that trace Puritan thought from its arrival in New England to its eventual fragmentation.
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: Many of the 17th-century works are presented with modern spelling and punctuation, making them more approachable for contemporary readers. Notable Content and Themes : The book is organized into six sections
: Documents the internal struggles of the colony, such as the Antinomian crisis and the debates between John Cotton and Roger Williams. : Sections like "Loomings" and "The Migration" use
: Sections like "Loomings" and "The Migration" use personal journals and reminiscences to illustrate the raw emotionality of settling in a "poor, cold, and useless" place. Where to Buy
The anthology , edited by Alan Heimert and Andrew Delbanco, offers a vivid look into the lives and thoughts of the early Puritan settlers . This 456-page collection, published by Harvard University Press , serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the intellectual and cultural foundation of New England. Key Features of the Anthology
: Includes John Winthrop's iconic sermon, "A Model of Christian Charity," which outlined the high ideals of the new community.