Those Mathers And The Puritan Commonwealth

By Joseph M. M. Gray

Book Overview

""Those Mathers and the Puritan Commonwealth"" by Joseph M. M. Gray is a historical book that explores the role of the Mather family in the establishment and development of the Puritan Commonwealth in colonial America. The Mathers were a prominent family of Puritan ministers, scholars, and political leaders who played a significant role in shaping the religious and political landscape of New England in the 17th and 18th centuries.The book begins by tracing the origins of the Mather family in England and their migration to America in the early 17th century. It then examines the contributions of the Mathers to the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, their involvement in the Salem Witch Trials, and their efforts to establish a Puritan theocracy in New England.The author also explores the intellectual and cultural legacy of the Mathers, including their role in the development of American literature, science, and education. The book concludes with an analysis of the decline of the Puritan Commonwealth and the legacy of the Mathers in American history.Overall, ""Those Mathers and the Puritan Commonwealth"" provides a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most influential families in early American history and their impact on the development of the Puritan Commonwealth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, the Puritan movement, and the intellectual and cultural roots of American society.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Prophets of the Soul, by Joseph M. M. Gray. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163695.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: 1425461735
• ISBN13: 9781425461737
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"