The Puritans were Calvinistic to a man; indeed Calvinism is absolutely essential to the definition of a Puritan. read more
The Puritans were Calvinistic to a man; indeed Calvinism is absolutely essential to the definition of a Puritan. The word Puritan originated a term of derision within the Church of England to describe men who sought a thorough reform of the English Church according to the Word of God. read more
Puritans were politically important in England, but it is debated whether the movement was in any way a party with policies and leaders before the early 1640s. read more