5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
A Book and an Act of Parliament, 1649
Jul 24, 2024
Discover the impact of Edward Winslow's book and the founding of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 1649. Dive into the Act of Parliament and evangelization efforts among Native Americans in New England.
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- Edward Winslow's book 'The Glorious Progress of the Gospel Among the Indians in New England' led to the founding of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 1649, focusing on evangelizing Native Americans.
- Missionaries like John Elliott, Jonathan Edwards, and John Brainard lived among and evangelized Native American tribes, establishing churches and schools by preaching in Native languages.
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Edward Winslow: A Key Figure in New England History
Edward Winslow, born in 1595, played a significant role in early New England history as a Mayflower Compact signer and historian. He chronicled the pilgrims in his 1624 book and actively explored the region, establishing posts and serving as a minister and governor. In 1649, his book 'The Glorious Progress of the Gospel Among the Indians in New England' led to the founding of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, aimed at evangelizing Native Americans. This Society, supported by an Act of Parliament in 1649, expanded its work to Canada after America's independence.
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