Title

PURITAN CONFERENCE: "A KINDE OF PARADISE"

School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Publication Date

Spring 2014

Abstract

The spirituality of the 16th- and 17th-century English Puritans was nurtured by a number of both private and public means of grace. Puritan Conferences were the types of conversations that focused on growing biblical knowledge and caring for the souls of others. Whether these occurred in private meetings of individuals, serendipitous encounters along the road, or through written communication, there was wide acceptance of this exercise as a common Puritan practice of piety. Primary sources affirm the benefits enjoyed by the participants. A relevant and practical application of this exercise is proposed for contemporary small groups.

Keywords

Small groups--Religious aspects; Puritans

Publication Title

Christian Education Journal

Volume

11

Issue

1

First Page

107

Last Page

117

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