Magnalia Christi Americana V1: Or The Ecclesiastical History Of New England is a historical book written by Cotton Mather. It provides a detailed account of the history of the Christian church in New England, from its early beginnings to the late 17th century. The book is divided into seven books, each covering a different period of time and focusing on different aspects of church history. The first book discusses the history of the Puritan movement in England and the migration of Puritans to New England. The second book ...
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Magnalia Christi Americana V1: Or The Ecclesiastical History Of New England is a historical book written by Cotton Mather. It provides a detailed account of the history of the Christian church in New England, from its early beginnings to the late 17th century. The book is divided into seven books, each covering a different period of time and focusing on different aspects of church history. The first book discusses the history of the Puritan movement in England and the migration of Puritans to New England. The second book covers the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the establishment of the Congregational Church. The third book focuses on the religious beliefs and practices of the Puritans, including their views on predestination and the role of the church in society. The fourth book discusses the challenges faced by the church in New England, including conflicts with Native Americans and the rise of other religious groups such as Quakers and Baptists. The fifth book covers the Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept through New England in the 1730s and 1740s. The sixth book discusses the role of the church in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. The final book provides biographical sketches of prominent figures in New England church history, including John Winthrop, Increase Mather, and Jonathan Edwards. Overall, Magnalia Christi Americana V1 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Christianity in New England, providing valuable insights into the religious and cultural history of the region.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1855 Edition. From Its First Planting In The Year 1620 Unto The Year Of Our Lord 1698.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.
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