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The Puritan Influence

The Puritan Influence. Beliefs and Practices. Basic Puritan Beliefs. Total Depravity. Every human is born in sin due to Adam’s fall Original sin Given the choice, man will choose to sin. Unconditional Election. God saves those he wishes to save Only a very few are chosen to be saved

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The Puritan Influence

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  1. The Puritan Influence Beliefs and Practices

  2. Basic Puritan Beliefs

  3. Total Depravity • Every human is born in sin due to Adam’s fall • Original sin • Given the choice, man will choose to sin

  4. Unconditional Election • God saves those he wishes to save • Only a very few are chosen to be saved • Those to be saved are predestined to be saved • Man does not know who is predestined • Outward actions can be a sign for predestination

  5. Perseverance of Saints • The elect have the power to interpret the will of God • The elect live upright and holy lives

  6. Puritan Literature

  7. The Function of Puritan Literature • To transform a mysterious God • To make God more relevant to the universe • The glorify God

  8. Puritan Literary Style • Avoided ornate, flowery language • Reflected a reverence for the Bible • Written to accomplish a practical purpose • Literate and well-grounded in religion

  9. Forces Working Against Puritanism • The natural goodness of humans – defied the concept of predestination • Dislike for a harsh, closed life • Rebellion against the power a few held over many • Changing economic conditions • The presence of the frontier

  10. Forces Working Against Puritanism • The emergence of leaders of dissent • Changing political conditions • The inflexibility of Theocracy • Growth of rationalism

  11. Signs of Puritan Decay • Manifestations of pride • Presence of other religious beliefs • Violations of the Sabbath • Decay of theocracy • The rise of a secular society (lawyers, etc.) • Increase of interest in the vices

  12. Unit Terms • Theocracy—combination of Church and state; governed by divine grace of God • Plain Style—puritan writing that is simple, lacking literary devices, and for the sole purpose of serving as an outward expression of faith • Prayers • Psalms • Songs • journals

  13. Journal vs. Diary Diary—day to day recording of life events not intended to be shared Journal—day to day recording of life events made to be shared with others

  14. The Art of Oratory Paraphrase—put into your own words and writing style ( how you would say something) Oratory—the art of public speaking Sermon—speech given from the pulpit in a house of worship

  15. Narrative Accounts HW: read and outline pp. 56-57 in your notebook

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