The Colonial Parson of New England

The Colonial Parson of New England: A Picture by Frank Samuel Child is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the life and work of the colonial parsons of New England. The author delves into the religious and cultural landscape of the region during the colonial period and highlights the important role that parsons played in shaping the society.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of the life of colonial parsons. The first chapter provides an overview of the religious beliefs and practices of the Puritans, who were the dominant religious group in New England during the colonial era. The subsequent chapters explore the training and education of parsons, their duties and responsibilities, and their relationships with their congregations.The author also examines the challenges that parsons faced, including the difficulties of ministering to widely scattered communities and the tensions that arose between parsons and their congregations. He also discusses the impact of the Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept through New England in the mid-18th century, on the role of parsons in the region.Throughout the book, Child draws on a variety of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and church records, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of the colonial parson of New England. The book is an important contribution to the study of colonial history and will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike.1896. The author writes of the role and life of parsons in colonial New England. Contents: Parsons and Parsons; Boyhood and Ordination; The Agricultural Parson; The Political Parson; The Literary Parson; The Parson as a Scholar; The Parson as a Preacher; The Parson as a Man; The Parson as an Ancestor; and The Composite Parson.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.