Women of today should say, Thank You, to women like Anne Hutchinson. A woman who spoke and lead others while taking care of those around her. A leader when women were not thought capable to lead. An inspiration to those going through spiritual as well as life altering events. While only in America for a short time, her actions made an impact on those learning a new religion and getting their own start in the New World.
Born the second child of thirteen in 1591, she went on to get an education and teach others which was frowned upon during this time. Her father was a clergyman in England who taught and gave permission to his daughter to learn the bible and educate herself. She loved the man she married, William Hutchinson, which was evident …show more content…
This early hands on experience gave her the opportunity to be welcome and accepted in many homes. Due to her husband’s status in the community as a merchant, she also felt comfortable in many different statuses, from wealthy to poverty stricken. Anne became a sought after midwife in her new community. Healing and assisting with bringing in new life. She gained trust often when death was knocking at the door of those she met. Her understanding in faith was sought after. The fact that those in the community she moved to appreciated and trusted her became the root of her problem. In the times that Anne lived, women took the backseat. She did not stop voicing her faith. Anne says in the courtroom “I pray, Sir, prove it that I said they preached nothing but a covenant of works.” The teachings she read encouraged actually reading and discussing the bible. William gave permission and encouraged his wife to invite others into his home and learn with each other. The family bonded by learning together. The popularity of these meetings started the ruckus with the leaders of the community. The men did not take too kindly to a woman being a popular and sought after spiritual mentor to others. As said in an article of Anne's court case the judge states “Well, admit there was no man at your meeting and that you was sorry for it, there is no warrant for your doings; and by what warrant do you continue such a
Born the second child of thirteen in 1591, she went on to get an education and teach others which was frowned upon during this time. Her father was a clergyman in England who taught and gave permission to his daughter to learn the bible and educate herself. She loved the man she married, William Hutchinson, which was evident …show more content…
This early hands on experience gave her the opportunity to be welcome and accepted in many homes. Due to her husband’s status in the community as a merchant, she also felt comfortable in many different statuses, from wealthy to poverty stricken. Anne became a sought after midwife in her new community. Healing and assisting with bringing in new life. She gained trust often when death was knocking at the door of those she met. Her understanding in faith was sought after. The fact that those in the community she moved to appreciated and trusted her became the root of her problem. In the times that Anne lived, women took the backseat. She did not stop voicing her faith. Anne says in the courtroom “I pray, Sir, prove it that I said they preached nothing but a covenant of works.” The teachings she read encouraged actually reading and discussing the bible. William gave permission and encouraged his wife to invite others into his home and learn with each other. The family bonded by learning together. The popularity of these meetings started the ruckus with the leaders of the community. The men did not take too kindly to a woman being a popular and sought after spiritual mentor to others. As said in an article of Anne's court case the judge states “Well, admit there was no man at your meeting and that you was sorry for it, there is no warrant for your doings; and by what warrant do you continue such a