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Robert Barnes – Early English Reformer

Robert Barnes – Early English Reformer             The early 1500’s was an exciting time for young intellectuals. Scholars such as Desiderius Erasmus and Jacques Lefèvre and religious Reformers such as Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli fueled many stirring discussions in…

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The Life of Perkins (1558-1602)

Editor’s Note: This post has been adapted with permission from Meet the Puritans, available at ReformedResources.org. While there, be sure to also check out William Perkins: Architect of Puritansim. William Perkins was born in 1558 to Thomas and Hannah Perkins in…

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Cotton Mather – A Life of Suffering

Cotton Mather – A Life of Suffering             Cotton Mather has a bad reputation, mostly because of his involvement in the Salem Witch Trials. Even if he recommended caution and opposed the executions, his book Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcraft…