Spiritual Heroes

Spiritual Heroes: Or Sketches Of The Puritans, Their Character And Times is a book written by John Stoughton in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Puritans, a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from what they considered to be Roman Catholic practices. The book covers the lives and times of prominent Puritans such as John Bunyan, Richard Baxter, and Oliver Cromwell, among others. It provides insight into their religious beliefs, their struggles, and their contributions to the development of Protestantism. The author, John Stoughton, was a Congregationalist minister and historian who was deeply interested in the Puritans and their impact on English society. He draws on a wealth of historical sources to provide a vivid and engaging account of the Puritans and their legacy. Overall, Spiritual Heroes: Or Sketches Of The Puritans, Their Character And Times is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Protestantism and the role of the Puritans in shaping it. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and times of some of the most influential figures in English religious history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.