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Early American Writers

Early American Writers. Puritans – 1607-1720. Puritans. Theology Social Thinking Economics Politics Literary style. 1607 – Jamestown, VA 1620 – Mayflower Plymouth, MA Religious reform  “purify” Church of England Separatists – withdrew (Pilgrims)

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Early American Writers

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  1. Early American Writers Puritans – 1607-1720

  2. Puritans • Theology • Social Thinking • Economics • Politics • Literary style

  3. 1607 – Jamestown, VA • 1620 – Mayflower • Plymouth, MA • Religious reform “purify” Church of England • Separatists – withdrew (Pilgrims) • Mass. Bay Colony – did not withdraw (Puritans); reform from within

  4. Theocracy – government with guidance from God religion affected life practical, plain Christianity • Puritan belief 1. Humans exist for glory of God 2. Bible sole expression of God’s will 3. Predestination 4. Work ethic

  5. 1720 – “Great Awakening” • Religious revivals > Jonathan Edwards • Southern Planters 1. Different climate, crops, social, religion 2. Plantation>>large scale enterprise; center of commerce 3. Slavery in every colony

  6. Literature • Puritans – wrote theological studies, hymns, histories, bio., autobio>>all in plain style • Purpose: spiritual insight, instruction, self-examination • NO drama, fiction>>sinful

  7. 1640 – Bay Psalm Book>>standard hymnal of time • 1636 – Harvard (theo school) • 1647 – Salem Witch Trial Basic Puritan Belief • Total Depravity – Adam’s fall • Unconditional Election • Limited Atonement • Irresistible Grace • Perseverance of Saints

  8. Function, Purposiveness of Puritan Writers • Transform “mysterious” God • Make God relevant • Glorify God Style • Protestant – against ornateness, reverence for Bible • Reflected character and scope of ready public

  9. Themes • Idealism • Pragmatism Signs of Decay • Visible decay of Godliness • Pride • Heretics • Violation of Sabbath • Signs of sex and alcohol • Decay in Business Morality • Lack of Social Behavior

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