Puritanism was a youthful, vigorous movement.

For the Puritans, the God-centered life meant making the quest for spiritual and moral holiness the great business of life.

The Puritans removed organs and paintings from churches, but bought them for private use in their homes.

The Puritans were obsessed with the dangers of wealth.

Stressing the God-centered life can lead to an otherworldly withdrawal from everyday earthly life.

Since God is the one who calls people to their work, the worker becomes a steward who serves God.

The Bible is obviously a mixed book. Literary and nonliterary (expository, explanatory) writing exist side by side within the covers of this unique book.