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April 9, 2013
in American History, History, Religion

Francis Bremer on John Davenport and Puritanism at the Founding of New Haven

April 9, 2013
in American History, History, Religion

Francis J. Bremer, author of the recently published biography, Building a New Jerusalem: John Davenport, a Puritan in Three Worlds, discusses the fervent Puritan world of religious politics that led to the founding of the New Haven Colony, as today we celebrate John Davenport’s 416th birthday, and the 375th anniversary of

January 4, 2013
in American History, History, Religion

Francis Bremer Follows in the Footsteps of the Puritans

January 4, 2013
in American History, History, Religion

Francis J. Bremer, author of the recently published biography, Building a New Jerusalem: John Davenport, a Puritan in Three Worlds, continues his discussion of the intertwined religious and political histories of Boston, the first founders—its clergy, and their importance to our historical understanding. Francis J. Bremer— When I was a young