Document Analysis of Anne Hutchinson’s Trial
Puritans during the 17th century faced high amounts of prejudice and oppression. When it came to the religious views of Puritans, many were judged for their beliefs and practices. Fellow Christian religions contradicted the perspectives of the Puritans. “Legal” preachers of the time taught that only strong morals and good deeds were the only grounds for salvation. Radical Puritan, Anne Hutchinson contributed to the rivalry of her fellow Puritans and other popular beliefs of the time by preaching that human souls were products of salvation once they are saved. Hutchinson would hold meetings for her supporters, creating a public disturbance. While other ministers of the Puritan religion preached less
Puritans during the 17th century faced high amounts of prejudice and oppression. When it came to the religious views of Puritans, many were judged for their beliefs and practices. Fellow Christian religions contradicted the perspectives of the Puritans. “Legal” preachers of the time taught that only strong morals and good deeds were the only grounds for salvation. Radical Puritan, Anne Hutchinson contributed to the rivalry of her fellow Puritans and other popular beliefs of the time by preaching that human souls were products of salvation once they are saved. Hutchinson would hold meetings for her supporters, creating a public disturbance. While other ministers of the Puritan religion preached less