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Magnalia Christi Americana

Magnalia Christi Americana

ChristianityHistory
Pages
672
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 serves as a comprehensive record of the religious and social development of the colonies, reflecting on divine providence and the spiritual journey of a new nation.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeReflectiveIntellectual

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