Puritan Conference: “A Kinde of Paradise”

The spirituality of the 16th- and 17th-century English Puritans was nurtured by a number of both private and public means of grace. Puritan Conferences were the types of conversations that focused on growing biblical knowledge and caring for the souls of others. Whether these occurred in private mee...

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Main Author: Jung, Joanne J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2014
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2014, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 107-117
Further subjects:B Small groups
B Puritans
B Soul Care
B biblical literacy
B Conference
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Summary:The spirituality of the 16th- and 17th-century English Puritans was nurtured by a number of both private and public means of grace. Puritan Conferences were the types of conversations that focused on growing biblical knowledge and caring for the souls of others. Whether these occurred in private meetings of individuals, serendipitous encounters along the road, or through written communication, there was wide acceptance of this exercise as a common Puritan practice of piety. Primary sources affirm the benefits enjoyed by the participants. A relevant and practical application of this exercise is proposed for contemporary small groups.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989131401100109