The Origins of English Puritanism

The history of English Puritanism has changed dramatically over the past forty years, but our understanding of the origins of Puritanism has remained relatively unchanged. This article examines some accounts of the origins of Puritanism, evaluates them in the light of recent historiographical develo...

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Main Author: Gunther, Karl (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: History compass
Year: 2006, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 235-240
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Summary:The history of English Puritanism has changed dramatically over the past forty years, but our understanding of the origins of Puritanism has remained relatively unchanged. This article examines some accounts of the origins of Puritanism, evaluates them in the light of recent historiographical developments, and suggests an alternate approach to the question.
ISSN:1478-0542
Contains:Enthalten in: History compass
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-0542.2006.00321.x