ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |14 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter One|20 pages

A World Torn Asunder

chapter Chapter Two|25 pages

Toward a Religious Identity

chapter Chapter Three|25 pages

Toward a Civil Identity

chapter Chapter Four|24 pages

Channels of Authority

chapter Chapter Five|20 pages

Avenues of Dissent

chapter |7 pages

Conclusion