The Mathers: Three Generations of Puritan Intellectuals, 1596-1728 (168 page)

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Authors: Robert Middlekauff

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studies science and nature, 139-45;
writes on special providences, 143-47;
takes part in witchcraft controversy, 146-61;
studies disease and delusions, 156-59;
places hopes in elect, 163-64;
develops covenant theory, 164-68;
works out Christology, 174;
stresses growth of grace, 170-71;
loses faith in New England, 173-74;
addresses poor, 175;
argues about angels, 176-77;
warns against new homiletical style, 178;
speculates on Second Coming, 178-82;

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