The Puritan Mind

By Herbert Wallace Schneider

Book Overview

"The Puritan Mind" is a profound exploration of the intellectual and religious foundations that shaped early American society. Herbert Wallace Schneider meticulously traces the development of Puritan thought from its rigid theological beginnings in the seventeenth century through its complex evolution and eventual decline. The work examines how the intense moral fervor and rigorous philosophical structures of New England Calvinism influenced the social, political, and cultural landscape of the United States.

Schneider delves into the core tenets of the Puritan world-view, illustrating how concepts of sin, salvation, and divine providence informed both individual lives and communal governance. By analyzing the shift from a strictly religious society to one increasingly influenced by Enlightenment rationalism and secular concerns, the book provides a vital link between colonial theology and modern American philosophy. "The Puritan Mind" remains an essential text for understanding the deep-seated ideological roots of the American character, offering a clear and scholarly perspective on the transition from the "Holy Commonwealth" to a pluralistic nation.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025936965
• ISBN13: 9781025936963
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"