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ParaphrasesPuritan congregations were only for the

superior of society (Cambell).The Puritans preferred the simplest of the

three sermon styles popular during their time (Cambell).

In the Puritan religion your fate is predetermined by God (Cambell).

Paraphrases Cont.The Puritans fled religious persecution in

England and loss of their identity in the Netherlands. They landed in New England in the mid 1600’s.

The Puritans believed that they were a “new chosen people” and that they were destined to found a “New Jerusalem,” or a new city of God.

Paraphrases Cont.Puritans believed that God chose who was

destined to be saved at birth, and that there was nothing one could do to alter their fate.

Puritans participated in activities such as dancing and drinking. However, things such as gambling and card playing were frowned upon because such activities would waste valuable time.

Paraphrases Cont.Puritans favored pleasure even though

they felt regulation was important to keep order.

Religion and politics were tightly related in the Puritan community.

Puritans believed that hard work was rewarded with success. They worked to please God. Town gatherings were a form of democracy.

Paraphrase Cont.• While many people thought that the Puritans

were dull, bleak, and boring people, they actually took part in many feasts, celebrations, and festivities (Sage).

• Puritans believed that we all have a personal relationship with God and that we can decipher the Bible for ourselves without needing to rely on others (Sage).

Paraphrase Cont.• The name “Puritan” was originally used as a

derogative term for people who wanted to “purify” the Church of England (Cambell).

Puritans felt some things were wrong or sinful not because they were “evil” but because they were a waste of time. (Sage)

Paraphrase Cont.• While adultery was strongly looked down

upon (as in The Scarlet Letter) it was predicted that almost 10 % of Puritans committed it (Sage).

Had a lot of work ethics (Sage).“Early bird gets the worm”“A penny saved is a penny earned”

Paraphrase Cont.It is commonly known that many of the first

Puritans of Plymouth settlement died after the first harsh winter, almost half of the total 102, yet none who survived took the Mayflower back overseas (Shmoop).

Paraphrase Cont.Not all Puritans fit into the stern, rigid

stereotype we now associate them with. Though it was illegal for them to be drunk, and such a crime was punished by wearing the letter “D”, many still drank rum and did other frowned upon things like wearing colorful clothes and listening to music unrelated to the church (Cambell).

Summaries Puritans felt that they legally had the right to

control citizens with strict enforcement in order to protect society from harm (Sage).

To many, Puritans seem to be nothing more than Pilgrims, but their unique lifestyle has a strong religious core, historical significance, and many rules within their communities (Cambell).

Summaries Cont. As we all know. The first Puritan settlement was

at Plymouth, Massachusetts. However, the Puritan voyage on the Mayflower was actually meant to land in Virginia but was blown off course to Cape Cod (Shmoop).

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