And how these adventurers affect us today. Who were the real Puritans? And why did “Puritan” become a derogatory label? In what ways have the Puritans shaped what we believe and how we live today?

Living daily in the shadow of eternity gave the Puritans a deep appreciation for living every moment on this earth to the fullest for God. "Promise not long life to yourselves," Baxter advised ...

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This stark portrayal of isolation, religious fervor, and the blending of madness with the supernatural perfectly captures the ...

The close passing of the poetry critics Marjorie Perloff and Helen Vendler is a moment to recognize the end of an era.

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