Sketches Of Church Life In Colonial Connecticut (1902)

Sketches of Church Life in Colonial Connecticut is a historical non-fiction book written by Lucy Cushing Jarvis in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the religious and social life of the early colonists in Connecticut during the 17th and 18th centuries. Jarvis explores the various religious denominations that existed during this time including Puritans Anglicans and Quakers and how they interacted with each other.The author also delves into the role of the church in colonial society including its influence on education politics and community life. She describes the establishment of churches and the development of religious practices such as the Sabbath sacraments and prayer. Jarvis also provides insights into the lives of notable figures in colonial Connecticut including ministers missionaries and laypeople.The book draws on a variety of primary sources including diaries letters and church records to provide a rich and detailed account of church life in colonial Connecticut. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in America as well as the social and cultural development of colonial society. Overall Sketches of Church Life in Colonial Connecticut is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on an important period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.