What is Puritan theology?

[John Estell]

My close friend and I were discussing matter of the church and theology the other day, and the question came up, "what is a Puritan"? My friend describes himself as a Massachusetts Bay Puritan, and I inquired of him to define what he meant by that. What I'd like to do here is get your opinions on what it means to be a Puritan, or what Puritan theology essentially is.

Peace,

John

 

[N. Eshelman]

The Character of the Old English Puritan by John Geree

This was written in 1646 and gives a short description of the Puritan. Good stuff.

 

[John Estell]

Good stuff indeed! Thanks.

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

See also this thread:

http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/character-old-english-puritan-non-conformist-john-geree-29474/