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The book delves into the intersection of Puritanism and political events during the lead-up to the English Civil War, focusing on a monthly fast authorized by Charles I and later adopted by Parliament. It examines sermons delivered by prominent Puritan clerics connected to the Westminster Assembly, analyzing around 240 published works. Professor Wilson aims to clarify how these sermons reflect the Puritans' views on their religious movement's role in the political landscape, highlighting their significance in understanding Puritanism.
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Pulpit in Parliament, John Frederick Wilson
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- 2015
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- Title
- Pulpit in Parliament
- Subtitle
- Puritanism During the English Civil Wars, 1640-1648
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Frederick Wilson
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 302
- ISBN13
- 9780691621500
- Category
- Social sciences, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book delves into the intersection of Puritanism and political events during the lead-up to the English Civil War, focusing on a monthly fast authorized by Charles I and later adopted by Parliament. It examines sermons delivered by prominent Puritan clerics connected to the Westminster Assembly, analyzing around 240 published works. Professor Wilson aims to clarify how these sermons reflect the Puritans' views on their religious movement's role in the political landscape, highlighting their significance in understanding Puritanism.