E
Edmund Sears Morgan
American historian and an authority on early American history
The Puritan dilemma
- Pages
- 210
- Published
- 1958
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This book explores the enduring question of a religious person's societal obligations through the life of John Winthrop, a key figure in Puritan New England. It delves into the challenges Winthrop and his fellow Puritans faced in balancing their faith with the demands of governing a community. The narrative examines how their decisions continue to resonate with contemporary debates about faith and public duty.
