Puritans Definition: Group of __________who wanted to “_______” the ______________. Definition: Group of __________who wanted to “_______” the ______________. Believed religion was a “__________< ________ _________” and that _______ or __________ could come between God and the ___________. Believed religion was a “__________< ________ _________” and that _______ or __________ could come between God and the ___________. Suffered __________ in _________. Suffered __________ in _________. Small group led by __________________ came to the New World in ______. Small group led by __________________ came to the New World in ______.

Puritan Beliefs Most everyone is “________” by sin of Adam and Eve. (called the _______ sin) Most everyone is “________” by sin of Adam and Eve. (called the _______ sin) Select few would be saved. Those people could be identified by their _________________. When God bestowed his grace on them, they were “________”. Select few would be saved. Those people could be identified by their _________________. When God bestowed his grace on them, they were “________”. Values: _________________., _________________., _________________., and _________________. Values: _________________., _________________., _________________., and _________________.

Doctrine of Election / Predestination: Man is innately sinful; original sin means that we are incapable of any depravity Man is innately sinful; original sin means that we are incapable of any depravity Only those who are _________________. (the elect) are saved; salvation is not based on your beliefs or good works Only those who are _________________. (the elect) are saved; salvation is not based on your beliefs or good works The grace of Christ allows the chosen the strength to follow the will of God The grace of Christ allows the chosen the strength to follow the will of God The chosen will follow the path of righteousness The chosen will follow the path of righteousness Depravity--moral corruption; wickedness.

Predestination continued… No one knew who was or was not saved. Puritans believed that you must have a conversion experience in order to be accepted by God. God’s grace was given to the chosen, and this grace was demonstrated through one’s behavior. Puritans would, therefore, reflect upon themselves ( _________________ ) for signs of this grace. So, even though they did not believe good works helped one get into heaven, they believed that living a godly life was _________________.

As a result of their belief in predestination, Puritans: Were always _________________ Scrutinized daily events Were always _________________ Scrutinized daily events Thought there was always a reason for everything Thought there was always a reason for everything Felt that _________________ was in everything, no matter how insignificant Felt that _________________ was in everything, no matter how insignificant

Puritan Beliefs & Values: Puritans believed in a _________________ of the Bible Puritans believed in a _________________ of the Bible They believed in _________________ of the Bible, as opposed to _________________ They believed in _________________ of the Bible, as opposed to _________________ They did not believe in _________________ ; they wanted no rituals, adornments, no stained glass, no cushioned pews, no singing, and no music They did not believe in _________________ ; they wanted no rituals, adornments, no stained glass, no cushioned pews, no singing, and no music They wanted to keep things _____________ so that they could _________________ They wanted to keep things _____________ so that they could _________________ There is a constant struggle between the forces of _________________ There is a constant struggle between the forces of _________________ God rewards the ___________ and punishes the _________ God rewards the ___________ and punishes the _________

Education & Work Ethic: They believed in living a _________________ They believed in strict ________ and had a strong _________________ They felt that qualities that led to _________________ were virtuous They valued ________ Harvard was founded in 1636 to _________________ They wanted their children to get far away from the _________________ Children were not allowed to play games; boys were taught to go _________________, while girls were taught _________________ ________ were considered less capable intellectually, physically, theologically, and morally (_____ was the first sinner) __________ for pleasure was highly __________

Puritan Politics Contract or covenant exists between _____ and ________. Contract or covenant exists between _____ and ________. Idea of contract between people and government stems from that idea. Idea of contract between people and government stems from that idea. Rather ___________ - felt that the “_________________ ” should have great influence in politics Rather ___________ - felt that the “_________________ ” should have great influence in politics

_______ played an important role in Puritan life. The Puritans felt that they were chosen by God for a special purpose and that they must live every moment in a God- fearing manner. Every man, woman, and child was expected to ______________ without question. Puritans were required to ___________ which showed their religious discipline. If they did not read the Bible, it was thought that they were _________________. _______ played an important role in Puritan life. The Puritans felt that they were chosen by God for a special purpose and that they must live every moment in a God- fearing manner. Every man, woman, and child was expected to ______________ without question. Puritans were required to ___________ which showed their religious discipline. If they did not read the Bible, it was thought that they were _________________. Preparations for the Sabbath began the day before. All of the food had to be cooked and clothes ready. No labor, not even sewing, could be done on the Sabbath. Preparations for the Sabbath began the day before. All of the food had to be cooked and clothes ready. No labor, not even sewing, could be done on the Sabbath. The Sabbath began at sundown the night before, and the evening was spent in prayer and Bible study. The Sabbath began at sundown the night before, and the evening was spent in prayer and Bible study. The Puritan Way

Strict Order in the Church The church was usually a small bare building. Upon entering people would take their appropriate places. The church was usually a small bare building. Upon entering people would take their appropriate places. The men sat on one side, the women sat on the other, and the boys did not sit with their parents, but sat together in a designated pew where they were expected to sit in complete silence. The men sat on one side, the women sat on the other, and the boys did not sit with their parents, but sat together in a designated pew where they were expected to sit in complete silence. The deacons sat in the front row just below the pulpit because everyone agreed the first pew was the one of highest dignity. The deacons sat in the front row just below the pulpit because everyone agreed the first pew was the one of highest dignity. The servants and slaves crowded near the door, into a loft, or a balcony. The servants and slaves crowded near the door, into a loft, or a balcony. The service began with a prayer given by the minister that usually lasted around an hour. The service began with a prayer given by the minister that usually lasted around an hour. Puritans did not like music in their services. They also felt that music and celebrating were not appropriate in the church meeting house. It was many years before any musical instruments were allowed in the church. Puritans did not like music in their services. They also felt that music and celebrating were not appropriate in the church meeting house. It was many years before any musical instruments were allowed in the church.

Strict Order in the Church After the prayer, the minister would continue with an emotional sermon. The minister's sermon would last for two, three, even four hours at a time without restroom breaks or intermissions. The Puritans listened intently to the terrible warnings of sin and punishment. After the prayer, the minister would continue with an emotional sermon. The minister's sermon would last for two, three, even four hours at a time without restroom breaks or intermissions. The Puritans listened intently to the terrible warnings of sin and punishment. Church Deacons, such as this one, kept strict order in the church. Using this "staff," deacons would poke anyone misbehaving in church. In this illustration, the boy is being punished for turning around to talk to his friend. Church Deacons, such as this one, kept strict order in the church. Using this "staff," deacons would poke anyone misbehaving in church. In this illustration, the boy is being punished for turning around to talk to his friend. Churches were unheated and for many months of the year and in the winter were unbearably cold. Women carried small foot-stoves from home full of hot coals which were used to warm their feet during the church service. Churches were unheated and for many months of the year and in the winter were unbearably cold. Women carried small foot-stoves from home full of hot coals which were used to warm their feet during the church service.

Characteristics of Puritan Writing _______ provided model - individual life is a “journey to ________.” Connections between Biblical events and own lives. _______ provided model - individual life is a “journey to ________.” Connections between Biblical events and own lives. Used writing to explore ____________ for signs of _________________. Used writing to explore ____________ for signs of _________________. _______ and ________ most common. _______ and ________ most common. Plain style stressed _________________ and avoided complicated _________________ Plain style stressed _________________ and avoided complicated _________________

Puritan Plain Style: _________________ _________________ _________________, _________________, _________________ _________________, _________________, _________________ __________, no ornamental language __________, no ornamental language ____________ references ____________ references Wrote to _________________ rather than _________________ Wrote to _________________ rather than _________________ Wrote as a way to _________________ Wrote as a way to _________________

Puritan Literature & Writings: They did not write for pleasure or entertainment. One reason was the fact that they were struggling to built their settlement. Another reason was the fact that they considered works of fiction frivolous and possibly immoral. They did not write for pleasure or entertainment. One reason was the fact that they were struggling to built their settlement. Another reason was the fact that they considered works of fiction frivolous and possibly immoral. Types of texts: Types of texts: - historical documents: preserving their history and offering justifications to relieve the guilt they felt over leaving relatives behind in England - personal journals: as tools for self-reflection/ examination and as a way to look for signs of salvation - poetry, but highly inspired by religious beliefs - religious tracts

Write this on the back of your paper Bible provided model - individual life is a “journey to salvation.” Connections between Biblical events and own lives. Bible provided model - individual life is a “journey to salvation.” Connections between Biblical events and own lives. Used writing to explore their inner and outer lives for signs of God’s work. Used writing to explore their inner and outer lives for signs of God’s work. Diaries and histories most common. Diaries and histories most common. Plain style stressed clear expression and avoided complicated figures of speech Plain style stressed clear expression and avoided complicated figures of speech