The sermon notebook of Samuel Parris, 1689-1694

Description:

This book includes sermons during the Reverend Samuel Parris' tenure as minister to Salem Village, MA, including his sermons delivered during the Salem Witch Trials. The sermons are an amazing study of how scripture was used to shape the personal agenda of the minister and his supporters during this dark time of theocratic government in New England, North America.

subjects: Old Salem Village,  Salem,  MA,  witchcraft,  theocratic government,  theocracy,  witches,  Samuel Parris,  hanging,  propoganda,  Lord's Supper,  History,  Predigt,  Church history,  Sermons,  Religiöses Leben

People: Samuel Parris

Places: Salem,  MA,  North Andover,  Salem Town,  Salem Village,  Beverly

Times: The Salem Witch Trials,  1689-1694,  Colonial New England