Puritan Heroes

ISBN: 1601786379

Author: Glenda Mathes

Condition: New

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important?What can we learn from them today?The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully illustrated book that gives the reader an idea of what the Puritan movement was about and offers a glimpse into the lives of more than twenty of its most well-known leaders (among them William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards).The book concludes with ten important lessons readers can learn from the Puritans and study questions to help them retain these fascinating stories and assist them in applying the lessons to their lives. It also features a bibliography to encourage further study in greater depth, as well as a glossary and timeline to help readers understand historical context. Written for children and young people, it will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well.Table of Contents:1. Who Were the Puritans?2. Richard Greenham: Puritan Pioneer3. William Perkins: Father of Puritanism4. William Ames: Calvinist and Congregationalist5. Richard Sibbes: Warm Heart6. John Cotton: New England Leader7. Thomas Hooker: Connecticut Founder8. Jeremiah Burroughs: Gem of Contentment9. Thomas Goodwin: Swallowed by God's Love10. John Eliot: Apostle to the Indians11. Thomas Shepard: God's Story12. Thomas Brooks: Soul Servant13. Anne Bradstreet: Pilgrim Poet14. Richard Baxter: God's Pen15. John Owen: God's Navigator16. Christopher Love: Presbyterian Martyr17. John Bunyan: Traveler and Prisoner18. John Flavel: Providence's Servant19. John Howe: Living Temple20. Joseph Alleine: God's Arrow21. Matthew Henry: Bible Commentator22. Jonathan Edwards: In the Hands of a Loving God23. Conclusion