Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence, 1628-1651 (1910)

By Edward Johnson and J. Franklin Jameson

Book Overview

Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence is a book written by Edward Johnson in 1910. The book is a historical account of the early colonization of New England, specifically Massachusetts, from 1628 to 1651. Johnson was a Puritan who arrived in Massachusetts in 1630 and was an eyewitness to many of the events he describes in the book. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a general history of the colonization of New England, including the arrival of the Pilgrims, the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and the conflicts with the Native American tribes. The second part of the book focuses on the religious history of the colony, including the establishment of churches and the role of religion in daily life.One of the main themes of the book is the idea of providence, or the belief that God is actively involved in the affairs of humans. Johnson argues that the success of the New England colonies was due to God's providence, and he provides many examples of miraculous events that he believes demonstrate this.Overall, Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early colonization of New England. It is also a valuable source for understanding the religious beliefs and practices of the Puritans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104136082
• ISBN13: 9781104136086
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"