Some Phases of Sexual Morality and Church Discipline in Colonial New England (eBook)

Exploring Sexual Morality and Church Regulations in Early New England Society

Charles Francis Adams (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
134 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406610038-4 (EAN)

Infos

Charles Francis Adams' 'Some Phases of Sexual Morality and Church Discipline in Colonial New England' provides a deep dive into the complex relationships between sexual morality and religious institutions in the early days of America. Adams meticulously explores the social norms and legal practices surrounding sexuality in colonial New England, shedding light on the influence of church doctrine on personal behavior. His academic prose and thorough research make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and morality in historical contexts. Adams' detailed analysis of court records and sermons offers a compelling narrative of the challenges faced by individuals who deviated from societal expectations regarding sexual behavior in the colonial era. This book is a must-read for scholars of early American history and anyone looking to gain insight into the evolution of sexual ethics in religious communities.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: church discipline • Classic • colonial New England • early American Literature • Historical • Historical Analysis • Literary criticism • moral values • New England authors • Puritan literature • religious themes • sexual ethics • sexual morality