Hot Protestants: A History of Puritanism in England and America
Hot Protestants: A History of Puritanism in England and America
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Hot Protestants is a fine work of scholarship, written in a gracefully understated style, and is among the fairest and most readable accounts of the glorious failure that was trans-Atlantic Puritanism."--Barton Swaim,
Wall Street Journal
"Exhilarating popular history...convincingly captures in one bold retelling decades of scholarship on Puritanism's origins, developments and characteristics"--Johanna Harris,
Times Literary Supplement
"The rise and fall of transatlantic puritanism is told through political, theological, and personal conflict in this exceptional history. . . . With a clear narrative tied together with helpful clarifications, Winship's cogent work nicely lays out the history of how puritans emerged from Protestantism."--
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Hold on to your hats. Michael Winship has written one of the finest and most challenging studies of early modern Puritanism--and this in a field replete with gifted scholars."--Jonathan Wright,
Catholic Herald
"Michael P. Winship tells an ocean-spanning story with a light touch and an ear for compelling vignettes."--Alec Ryrie,
BBC History Magazine
"Winship has established himself as a leading authority on the history of the Puritans. While many works have focused on a specific aspect of Puritan history, . . . there are fewer works that show Puritanism as a multinational movement in Europe and the Americas. This book fills those gaps."--Jeffrey Meyer,
Library Journal
"Winship has produced one of the best introductions to puritanism that currently exists. Here is an accessible narrative spanning 150 years that never bogs down while still providing enough detail to understand what the puritans were all about."--Abram Van Engen,
Reading Religion
"Engaging and informative, this is a must-read for any student of Puritanism."--M. Reardon,
Choice
"Winship ventures a massive undertaking, the first of its kind, by providing a truly trans-Atlantic history of Puritanism for the historical community and an even wider readership. . . . Winship's impressively documented study of both primary and secondary sources is a welcome contribution to ongoing Puritan scholarship."--Joseph T. Cochran,
Presbyterion
Winship's "command of the Puritan story in England and America is authoritative, and I'm not aware of another book that so seamlessly tells the story in such a fluid, comparative way."--Thomas S. Kidd,
The Gospel Coalition
"A fresh interpretation . . . [and] a thoroughly researched, up-to-date narrative. . . .
Hot Protestants is an outstanding read; it is well-researched and overflowing with detail. It is lively history at its best."--Robert W. Caldwell III,
Christianity Today
"Michael Winship's brilliant and original book
Hot Protestants shows, from 1540 to 1700 relations between Presbyterians and Congregationalists were anything but smooth or straightforward. . . . Essential reading for any Presbyterian curious about British antecedents to the rise and development of the church polity that American Presbyterians take for granted and that was implemented in America without any of the fanfare of civil war or regicide. Even better,
Hot Protestants is a book that readers will not be able to put down."--Darryl G. Hart,
Ordained Servant
"A unique and desperately needed synthesis. . . . Due in great measure to Winship's winsome writing style, nonexperts, including those in undergraduate history classes, will reap considerable benefit from reading it."--Paul C.H. Lim,
Journal of Church and State
"Illuminating and enjoyable...the first properly transatlantic history of the Puritan movement."--Peter Marshall,
Journal of British Studies
"A major achievement, one that will benefit students and specialists alike" -- Adrian Weimer,
William and Mary Quarterly
An essential reference for readers interested in early modern religion or politics, as well as British and Atlantic history."--Neal T. Dugre,
Early American Literature
"[Winship] has added mastery of a massive secondary literature on English circumstances to his proven expertise on American developments to provide a fascinating account."--Mark Noll,
New England Quarterly
"A highly textured story that plumbs the depth and breadth of puritanism while showing the complexities, successes, and failures of the puritan project. . . . Readers of all kinds will encounter stories that grab their interest and raise thought-provoking questions. Religious historians will undoubtedly find something new in these pages, while the relative brevity of the book makes it an excellent choice for the classroom.
Hot Protestants deserves both a wide readership and close attention from scholars."--Paul J. Glutacker,
Journal of Religion
"With the study's title, Winship makes clear that his intention is not to deal with revisions and developments of Puritanism and its reception history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, yet he nonetheless lays a significant cornerstone for such research. . . .
Hot Protestants recommends itself as a standard work and basis for future scholarship."--Philipp Reisner,
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Listed on Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles List for 2019
"A fresh retelling of the ups and downs of the Puritan movement in England and New England, a story conveyed through vignettes that capture its dynamics in unusually insightful ways."--David D. Hall, author of
A Reforming People
"An important work by one of our leading scholars of puritanism, placing the movement in its proper Atlantic context and offering valuable insights in a way accessible to all readers."--Francis J. Bremer, author of
First Founders
"A compelling read. This is the only genuinely trans-Atlantic history of puritanism, taking in the full sweep of the story from the 1540s to the 1690s. Throughout, Winship displays an unmatched command of the field, astute judgment, and independence of mind.
Hot Protestants is a tremendous achievement."--John Coffey, author of
Exodus and Liberation
"A long needed study of the transatlantic Puritan movement, knitting together its disparate elements into a coherent whole. Winship's mastery of the subject on both sides of the Atlantic is unparalleled, and his forceful account, told in vigorous and lucid prose, will remind readers why Puritanism had a powerful influence in shaping the modern world."--Mark A. Peterson, author of
The Price of Redemption
About the Author
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Hot Protestants is a fine work of scholarship, written in a gracefully understated style, and is among the fairest and most readable accounts of the glorious failure that was trans-Atlantic Puritanism."--Barton Swaim,
Wall Street Journal
"Exhilarating popular history...convincingly captures in one bold retelling decades of scholarship on Puritanism's origins, developments and characteristics"--Johanna Harris,
Times Literary Supplement
"The rise and fall of transatlantic puritanism is told through political, theological, and personal conflict in this exceptional history. . . . With a clear narrative tied together with helpful clarifications, Winship's cogent work nicely lays out the history of how puritans emerged from Protestantism."--
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Hold on to your hats. Michael Winship has written one of the finest and most challenging studies of early modern Puritanism--and this in a field replete with gifted scholars."--Jonathan Wright,
Catholic Herald
"Michael P. Winship tells an ocean-spanning story with a light touch and an ear for compelling vignettes."--Alec Ryrie,
BBC History Magazine
"Winship has established himself as a leading authority on the history of the Puritans. While many works have focused on a specific aspect of Puritan history, . . . there are fewer works that show Puritanism as a multinational movement in Europe and the Americas. This book fills those gaps."--Jeffrey Meyer,
Library Journal
"Winship has produced one of the best introductions to puritanism that currently exists. Here is an accessible narrative spanning 150 years that never bogs down while still providing enough detail to understand what the puritans were all about."--Abram Van Engen,
Reading Religion
"Engaging and informative, this is a must-read for any student of Puritanism."--M. Reardon,
Choice
"Winship ventures a massive undertaking, the first of its kind, by providing a truly trans-Atlantic history of Puritanism for the historical community and an even wider readership. . . . Winship's impressively documented study of both primary and secondary sources is a welcome contribution to ongoing Puritan scholarship."--Joseph T. Cochran,
Presbyterion
Winship's "command of the Puritan story in England and America is authoritative, and I'm not aware of another book that so seamlessly tells the story in such a fluid, comparative way."--Thomas S. Kidd,
The Gospel Coalition
"A fresh interpretation . . . [and] a thoroughly researched, up-to-date narrative. . . .
Hot Protestants is an outstanding read; it is well-researched and overflowing with detail. It is lively history at its best."--Robert W. Caldwell III,
Christianity Today
"Michael Winship's brilliant and original book
Hot Protestants shows, from 1540 to 1700 relations between Presbyterians and Congregationalists were anything but smooth or straightforward. . . . Essential reading for any Presbyterian curious about British antecedents to the rise and development of the church polity that American Presbyterians take for granted and that was implemented in America without any of the fanfare of civil war or regicide. Even better,
Hot Protestants is a book that readers will not be able to put down."--Darryl G. Hart,
Ordained Servant
"A unique and desperately needed synthesis. . . . Due in great measure to Winship's winsome writing style, nonexperts, including those in undergraduate history classes, will reap considerable benefit from reading it."--Paul C.H. Lim,
Journal of Church and State
"Illuminating and enjoyable...the first properly transatlantic history of the Puritan movement."--Peter Marshall,
Journal of British Studies
"A major achievement, one that will benefit students and specialists alike" -- Adrian Weimer,
William and Mary Quarterly
An essential reference for readers interested in early modern religion or politics, as well as British and Atlantic history."--Neal T. Dugre,
Early American Literature
"[Winship] has added mastery of a massive secondary literature on English circumstances to his proven expertise on American developments to provide a fascinating account."--Mark Noll,
New England Quarterly
"A highly textured story that plumbs the depth and breadth of puritanism while showing the complexities, successes, and failures of the puritan project. . . . Readers of all kinds will encounter stories that grab their interest and raise thought-provoking questions. Religious historians will undoubtedly find something new in these pages, while the relative brevity of the book makes it an excellent choice for the classroom.
Hot Protestants deserves both a wide readership and close attention from scholars."--Paul J. Glutacker,
Journal of Religion
"With the study's title, Winship makes clear that his intention is not to deal with revisions and developments of Puritanism and its reception history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, yet he nonetheless lays a significant cornerstone for such research. . . .
Hot Protestants recommends itself as a standard work and basis for future scholarship."--Philipp Reisner,
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Listed on Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles List for 2019
"A fresh retelling of the ups and downs of the Puritan movement in England and New England, a story conveyed through vignettes that capture its dynamics in unusually insightful ways."--David D. Hall, author of
A Reforming People
"An important work by one of our leading scholars of puritanism, placing the movement in its proper Atlantic context and offering valuable insights in a way accessible to all readers."--Francis J. Bremer, author of
First Founders
"A compelling read. This is the only genuinely trans-Atlantic history of puritanism, taking in the full sweep of the story from the 1540s to the 1690s. Throughout, Winship displays an unmatched command of the field, astute judgment, and independence of mind.
Hot Protestants is a tremendous achievement."--John Coffey, author of
Exodus and Liberation
"A long needed study of the transatlantic Puritan movement, knitting together its disparate elements into a coherent whole. Winship's mastery of the subject on both sides of the Atlantic is unparalleled, and his forceful account, told in vigorous and lucid prose, will remind readers why Puritanism had a powerful influence in shaping the modern world."--Mark A. Peterson, author of
The Price of Redemption
About the Author
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
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- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
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If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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