Tenacious of their liberties : the Congregationalists in colonial Massachusetts /

Tenacious of their liberties : the Congregationalists in colonial Massachusetts /

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The importance of Congregationalism in early Massachusetts has engaged historians' attention for generations. This study is the first to approach the Puritan experience in Congregational church government from the perspective of both the pew and the pulpit. -- Provided by publisher.

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Main Author:	Cooper, James F. 1955-
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Series:	Religion in America series (Oxford University Press)
Subjects:	1600-1799 Congregational churches > Massachusetts > History > 17th century. Congregational churches > Massachusetts > History > 18th century. Congregational churches > Massachusetts > Government. Congregational churches > Massachusetts > Membership. Massachusetts > Church history > 17th century. Massachusetts > Church history > 18th century. Church history History
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