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Puritan Literature

Who were these Puritans? Puritan is a broad term referring to a number of Protestant groups who sought to “purify” the Church of England which had been closely connected to its government.

Who were these Puritans? Puritans wished to return to a simpler form of worship and church organization described in the New Testament.

Leading Puritan Writers William Bradford Of Plymouth Plantation

Leading Puritan Writers Mary Rowlandson A Narrative of the Captivity

Leading Puritan Writers William Byrd – The History of the Dividing Line

Leading Puritan Writers Olaudah Equiano – The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

Characteristics of Puritan Writing The Bible provided a model for Puritan writing – each individual life was a journey to salvation. They saw a direct connection between Biblical events (allusions) and their own lives.

Characteristics of Puritan Writing They used writing to explore the inner and outer lives for signs of the workings of God. Diaries and histories were the most common types of literature. They favored a “plain style” similar to that of the Geneva Bible and stressed clear expressions over complicated figures of speech.

Puritan Beliefs Humans exist for glory of God Bible is sole expression of God’s will Predestination Cannot take election for granted if saved Search soul for signs of grace Must accomplish good through hard work and self-discipline

Southern Planters Differ due to climate Social standing (aristocrat) Religion (Church of England) Large plantations – slaves (1000) Interest in the outside world/literature/music/politics