Puritanism and the pursuit of happiness: the ministry and theology of Ralph Venning, c.1621-1674

The traditional view of puritans is that they were killjoys - serious, austere, gloomy people who closed theatres and abolished Christmas. This book, based on extensive original research, presents a different view. Focusing on both the writings of the leading Independent divine, Ralph Venning, and a...

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Subtitles:Puritanism & the Pursuit of Happiness
Main Author: Roberts, Stephen Bryn (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Suffolk Boydell & Brewer 2015.
In:Year: 2015
Further subjects:B Venning, Ralph ; 1621?-1674
B England ; Church history ; 17th century
B Puritans (England) History 17th century
B Venning, Ralph
B Puritans ; England ; History ; 17th century
B England Church history, 17th century
B England Church history 17th century
B Venning, Ralph (1621?-1674)
B Puritans England History, 17th century
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Print version: 9781843839781

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