MAGNALIA CHRISTI AMERICANA IBD

Sinopsis

Magnalia Christi Americana, by Samuel Gardner Drake and Thomas Robbins, is a monumental work offering a comprehensive ecclesiastical history of New England from its earliest settlements in 1620 to 1698. Presented in seven books, this historical account delves into the religious, social, and political developments that shaped the region during its formative years.Book 1, 'Antiquities,' lays the groundwork by examining the foundational elements of the colonies. Book 2, 'Ecclesiarum Clypei,' explores the protective shields of the churches, while Book 3, 'Polybious,' likely delves into the multifaceted nature of the New England colonies. This collection provides invaluable insights into the religious zeal and societal structures of early America, making it an essential resource for historians and anyone interested in the roots of American religious identity.This edition, compiled from editions published in 1853 and 1855, ensures the accessibility of this foundational text for modern readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.