Stuff You Missed in History Class cover image

Mary Dyer and the Boston Martyrs

Stuff You Missed in History Class

00:00

The Influence of Puritan Theology on English History

The focus on individual study and understanding of scripture also meant that people came to a lot of their own interpretations. That was in addition to all the disagreements between Puritans and religious conformists in the Church of England. These disputes played a big role in a lot of English history in the 16th and 17th centuries, including the English Civil Wars.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app