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Magnalia Christi Americana, Or, The Ecclesiastical History Of New-england

Magnalia Christi Americana, Or, The Ecclesiastical History Of New-england

From Its First Planting, In The Year 1620, Unto The Year Of Our Lord 1698. In Seven Books, Volume 1
ChristianityHistory
Pages
676
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This monumental work chronicles the ecclesiastical history of New England, detailing the lives of prominent figures, the establishment of churches, and the challenges faced by early Puritan settlers. It offers a comprehensive, if biased, account of the religious and political landscape of the colonies from their founding through the late 17th century.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

Christianity History Religion

Authors

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Samuel G. Drake

Samuel Gardner Drake was born in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the son of farmers. In 1805, his father sold his farm and opened a store in Northwood, New Hampshire. In 1818 he became a school teacher. In 1828 he moved to Boston to open the first antiquarian bookstore in the United States. He also studied and wrote about early United States history. In 1847, he was one of the founders of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and for many years he was the editor of its quarterly Register. He...

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Thomas Robbins

Thomas Robbins explores the complex interplay of religion, law, and society in works such as Cults, culture, and the law and Church-state relations. He has also contributed to editions