Puritan Profiles : 54 Influential Puritans at the Time When the Westminister Confession of Faith Was Written

Barker, William S.

ISBN 10: 1857921917 / ISBN 13: 9781857921915

Published by Mentor, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Puritan Profiles : 54 Influential Puritans at the Time When the Westminister Confession of Faith Was Written
• Publisher: Mentor
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857921917
• ISBN 13: 9781857921915
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

The history of seventeenth century England was tumultuous. During this period England underwent a civil war, a regicide, an experiment with republican government, a restoration of monarchy and constant upheavals in politics and religion. What a confusing period! As the century began Puritans were poised against Episcopalians, parliament against the forces of an absolutist monarchy and the question hung in the air - what kind of Christian expression would be the Church of England eventually reflect?

About the Author

William Barker is Professor of Church History, Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He remains Adjunct Professor of Church History at Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, Missouri. He was editor of the Presbyterian Journal and has contributed to the Dictionary of Christianity in America.