The New Puritan: New England Two Hundred Years Ago; Some Account Of The Life Of Robert Pike, The Puritan Who Defended The Quakers, Resi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163602072)

The book titled ""The New Puritan: New England Two Hundred Years Ago; Some Account Of The Life Of Robert Pike, The Puritan Who Defended The Quakers, Resisted Clerical Domination And Opposed The Witchcraft Prosecution"" is a historical account of the life of Robert Pike, a Puritan who lived in New England two hundred years ago. The author of the book, James S. Pike, provides readers with an insight into the life of Robert Pike, who was known for his defense of the Quakers, resistance to clerical domination, and opposition to the witchcraft prosecution.Throughout the book, the author explores the life of Robert Pike, delving into his background, beliefs, and actions. He highlights how Pike's views on religious tolerance and freedom of conscience were ahead of his time and how he stood up against the harsh treatment of Quakers and the witchcraft hysteria that plagued the region.The book provides readers with a detailed account of the social, political, and religious climate in New England during the 17th century. It also sheds light on the struggle for power and control between the Puritan clergy and the laypeople, with Pike being a prominent figure in this conflict.Overall, ""The New Puritan"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of New England, the Puritan movement, and the struggle for religious freedom and tolerance. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of Robert Pike and his contributions to the shaping of New England's history.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.

Author: James S. Pike
ISBN-10: 1163602078
ISBN-13: 9781163602072
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d