John Eliot And The Nasing Puritans Of The Seventeenth Century: A Lecture

By J. S. Stevens

Book Overview

""John Eliot and the Nasing Puritans of the Seventeenth Century: A Lecture"" is a historical account of the life and work of John Eliot, a prominent Puritan missionary who lived in the 17th century. Written by J.S. Stevens and first published in 1874, the book offers a detailed examination of Eliot's efforts to convert Native Americans to Christianity, particularly the Nasing tribe. The author explores Eliot's motivations, the challenges he faced, and the impact of his work on both the Nasing people and the broader Puritan community. The book also provides a broader historical context for Eliot's work, discussing the political and religious landscape of 17th century England and the role of Puritanism in shaping colonial America. Overall, ""John Eliot and the Nasing Puritans of the Seventeenth Century: A Lecture"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Puritanism, colonial America, or the early interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104874105
• ISBN13: 9781104874100
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"