The American Pietism of Cotton Mather

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Focusing on Cotton Mather's theology, this book explores his views on Christian experience, particularly in relation to continental Pietism. It delves into Mather's insights on spiritual rebirth, sanctification, and the importance of pastoral and social ministry. Richard Lovelace highlights Mather's call for spiritual awakening and its intended impact on Christianity and the church's mission, revealing the dynamic reformative aspects of Mather's thought within the context of colonial America's Puritanism.