The Works of Thomas Shepard, Vol. 3: First Pastor of the First Church, Cambridge, Mass; With a Memoir of His Life and Character (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Shepard

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ISBN 10: 0260310972 ISBN 13: 9780260310972

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Discover the life and thought of a foundational Puritan pastor.

This volume presents the works of Thomas Shepard, the first pastor of the First Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, paired with a memoir of his life and character. It offers a window into early American religious leadership and the enduring questions they wrestled with.

This edition gathers Shepard’s substantial theological meditations and sermons, with emphasis on the Sabbath, moral law, and the duties of faith. It situates his ideas within the Puritan tradition while making them accessible to modern readers who seek historical and spiritual context.

Explore key theses on the Sabbath, worship, and how moral law guides daily life.
See how early colonial pastors framed obedience, grace, and sanctification.
Access a memoir that illuminates Shepard’s life, character, and influence.
Gain insight into the religious culture of Cambridge and its broader colonial context.

Ideal for readers of early American religious history, Puritan theology, and biographies of influential church leaders.

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