Puritan Heroes

Heroes

by Glenda Faye Mathes, Joel R. Beeke

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully illustrated book that gives the reader an idea of what the Puritan movement was about and offers a glimpse into the lives of more than twenty of its most well-known leaders (among them William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards). The book concludes with ten important lessons readers can learn from the Puritans and study questions to help them retain these fascinating stories and assist them in applying the lessons to their lives. It also features a bibliography to encourage further study in greater depth, as well as a glossary and timeline to help readers understand historical context. Written for children and young people, it will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well. Table of
1. Who Were the Puritans?
2. Richard Puritan Pioneer
3. William Father of Puritanism
4. William Calvinist and Congregationalist
5. Richard Warm Heart
6. John New England Leader
7. Thomas Connecticut Founder
8. Jeremiah Gem of Contentment
9. Thomas Swallowed by God's Love
10. John Apostle to the Indians
11. Thomas God's Story
12. Thomas Soul Servant
13. Anne Pilgrim Poet
14. Richard God's Pen
15. John God's Navigator
16. Christopher Presbyterian Martyr
17. John Traveler and Prisoner
18. John Providence's Servant
19. John Living Temple
20. Joseph God's Arrow
21. Matthew Bible Commentator
22. Jonathan In the Hands of a Loving God
23. Conclusion

190 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2019

About the author

Mrs. Glenda Mathes is an author and editor who lives with her husband near Pella, Iowa. They have four adult children, two of whom are married, and four grandsons.

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent collection of biographies aimed at children. I thought the author did a very good job setting up a "scene" at the beginning of each biography before going into the details. They were all about 15 to 20 minutes long which were perfect for Sabbath mornings. The last chapter on application (or "uses" as the Puritans would have said) from the biographies was also very good and challenging for young people.

[Jenia Rand · Rating 1 out of 5]

The way the authors talk about the Pequot tribe and the Pequot War is simply not acceptable.

[Josh Park · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book if you want a quick, high-level overview of the Puritans! I was helped by this book a lot since I didn't know much about the Puritans before.