Colonial/Puritan Literature Vocabulary

Mr. Anger

Providence

Gods care and guidance over human life.

Redemption

Rescue or deliverance, especially from sin.

Devotion

Deep loyalty or commitment.

Affliction

Something that causes pain or hardship.

Resignation

Acceptance of something unpleasant without complaint.

Sustenance

Food or support needed to live.

Resolve

Firm decision or determination.

Temptation

The desire to do something wrong or unwise.

Piety

Religious devotion and reverence.

Adversity

Difficulties or misfortune.

Covenant

A solemn agreement, often between God and his people.

Repentance

Sincere regret for wrongdoing, leading to change.

Authority

The power or right to give orders or enforce obedience.

Hypocrisy

Claiming to hold beliefs or values that one does not live by.

Integrity

Honesty and moral uprightness.

Persecution

Mistreatment, often for religious or political beliefs.

Heresy

A belief that goe against accepted religious teaching.

Obedience

Compliance with authority or rules.

Deliverance

Rescue from danger or suffering.

Tyranny

Cruel and unjust use of power.