Agents of Wrath, Sowers of Discord: Authority and Dissent in Puritan Massachusetts, 1630-1655

by Timothy L. Wood

Overview

This book explores the authorities of Puritan Massachusetts balanced concern for the stability of the colony and the integrity of its Puritan mission with the hopes of reconciling dissidents back into the colonial community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415977319
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/12/2005
Series:	Studies in American Popular History and Culture
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Timothy L. Wood holds a PhD from Marquette University, and is assistant professor of history at Southwest Baptist University. He began his teaching career at Alice Lloyd College, where he was an assistant professor of history from 2002-04. He holds a B.A. from Indiana University Southeast, and an M.A. from the University of Louisville. He has published articles in such publications as The New England Quarterly, Rhode Island History, Fides et Historia, Historical Journal of Massachusetts, The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Methodist History, and the Wesleyan Theological Journal.

Table of Contents

IntroductionI. Reflections on Authority and DissentII. Toward a Religious IdentityIII. Toward A Civil IdentityIV. Channels of AuthorityV. Avenues of DissentConclusionBibliography