Puritan minister

Definition

A Puritan minister refers to a religious leader who follows the beliefs and practices of Puritanism, a strict form of Protestant Christianity that emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries. These ministers were instrumental in shaping and leading Puritan communities.

Related terms

Puritans: Devout followers of Puritanism who sought to purify the Church of England from within by eliminating what they considered to be remnants of Catholic rituals and doctrines.

Theocracy: A form of government where religious leaders hold both religious and political authority, like how some Puritan ministers had significant influence over colonial governance.

John Winthrop: An influential Puritan minister who served as governor for much of Massachusetts Bay Colony's early history, promoting its growth and implementing strict moral codes.