Puritan Heroes

Who were the Puritans, and why do they still matter today? The Puritan movement began in sixteenth-century England and continued into the early eighteenth century. Even though the Church of England had been formed during the Reformation, the Puritans believed it still needed further reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces readers to what the Puritan movement was all about and gives a window into the lives of more than twenty of its most influential figures—including William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards. The book wraps up with ten key lessons we can learn from the Puritans, along with study questions to help readers reflect on and apply what they’ve read. It also includes a helpful bibliography for deeper study, plus a glossary and timeline to make the history easier to follow. Written for children and young people—but enjoyable for adults too—Puritan Heroes is a wonderful introduction to these remarkable