Puritans - Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards covering Puritan terms, writings, poets, and institutions based on the provided notes.

Separatist

A person who wanted to separate from the Church of England.

Pilgrim

A person who undertakes a religious journey.

Theocracy

A form of government where God is law and religious rules govern society.

Predestination

The belief that God has already chosen who will be saved or damned before birth.

Grace

God's undeserved favor toward humans.

Original Sin

The belief that all people are sinful from birth due to Adam and Eve.

Eternal punishment

Belief in punishment after death; hell is real.

The Elect

People whom God has chosen for salvation, i.e., saints.

Typical Puritan writings

The five common types: theological studies, hymns, histories, biographies, autobiographies.

Puritan writing purpose

To provide spiritual insight and instruction.

Fiction and drama

Forms of writing Puritans considered sinful.

Poetry purpose

To provide spiritual enlightenment.

Anne Bradstreet

One of the two well-known Puritan poets named in the passage.

Edward Taylor

The other well-known Puritan poet mentioned.

Harvard University

A famous university founded by Puritans in 1636.

Bay Psalm Book

One of the first books printed in the colonies.

Puritan writing style

Informational.