The Sabbath in Puritan New England

In "The Sabbath in Puritan New England" explores Alice Morse Earle the profound significance and observance of the Sabbath among the Puritans of 17th-century New England. The book delves into their strict adherence to religious customs, highlighting how the Sabbath served as a central pillar of community life, spiritual discipline, and social cohesion. Earle vividly describes the various practices, sermons, and prohibitions that defined their weekly day of rest, illustrating both the spiritual fervor and the cultural values that shaped Puritan society. Through detailed accounts and historical insights, the book offers a compelling glimpse into how the Sabbath reinforced their religious identity and moral standards in a pioneering American context. The Sabbath in Puritan New England is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.