Isbn: 9780259534310 - the lives of the puritans, vol. 3 of 3: containing a biographical account of those divines who distinguished themselves in the cause of religious ... act of uniformity, in 1662 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Puritans, a group of English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England during the 17th century. Through a collection of detailed biographical sketches, the author illuminates the lives and struggles of these religious reformers, examining their beliefs, motivations, and experiences in a tumultuous era. The book explores the tensions between the Puritans and the established Church, highlighting their resistance to the imposed uniformity of religious practice and their desire for a more pure form of worship. It delves into the controversies surrounding issues such as Sabbath observance, baptism, and the role of the civil magistrate in religious matters. The text also recounts the persecution faced by many Puritans, including imprisonment, exile, and even physical torture. The reader gains a powerful understanding of the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge the dominant religious authorities of their day. The book offers a unique perspective on the political and religious landscape of 17th-century England, revealing the complexities of a period marked by religious strife and social upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…