The Sabbath in Puritan New England

Name: The Sabbath in Puritan New England
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Alice Morse Earle
ISBN: 9798212634458

Author: Alice Morse Earle

Narrator: Joseph Tabler

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Published: 04/18/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity, History, Institutions & Organizations

Synopsis

A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken RealmsA Major US Historian SeriesThe Sabbath in Puritan New England by Alice Morse Earle published by Charles Scribner’s Sons 1891.Note—This book is “read as written”. It was published in 1891. It is in the public domain.I. The New England Meeting—houseII. The Church MilitantIII. By Drum and Horn and ShellIV. The Old-fashioned PewsV. Seating the MeetingVI. The Tithingman and the SleepersVII. The Length of the ServiceVIII. The Icy Temperature of the Meeting-HouseIX. The Noon-HouseX. The Deacon’s OfficeXI. The Psalm—book of the PilgrimsXII. The Bay Psalm-BookXIII. Sternhold and Hopkins’ Version of the PsalmsXIV. Other Old Psalm-booksXV. The Church MusicXVI. The Interruptions of the ServicesXVII. The Observance of the DayXVIII. The Authority of the Church and the MinistersXIX. The Ordination of the MinisterXX. The MinistersXXI. The Ministers’ PayXXII. The Plain-Speaking Puritan PulpitXXIII. The Early CongregationsDusty Tomes Audio Books are public domain books retrieved from the ravages of time. Available as never before, as audiobooks, for your edification, pleasure, and consideration.

About Alice Morse Earle

Alice Morse Earle (1851–1911). Her writings, beginning in 1890, focused on small sociological details rather than grand details, and thus are invaluable for modern social historians. Other works include Home Life in Colonial Days, Costume of Colonial Times, Colonial Dames and Good Wives, Curious Punishments of Bygone Days, and Child Life in Colonial Days.

About Joseph Tabler

Joseph Tabler is an American author, publisher, used book dealer, lifeguard, expert bodysurfer, pianist, and composer. Presently he narrates “old books that probably would never get turned into audio books.” Dusty Tomes Audio Books are public domain books retrieved from the ravages of time.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brian on November 05, 2020

It was an odd library find that I liked. The author seems charmed by her subject and determined to be free of chronological snobbery and ready assumptions about Puritans passed down to us from their opponents. These were lively people serving the Lord.......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on December 21, 2020

One of the most enjoyable history books I’ve ever read. Alice Earle was genuinely a thrilling writer, as she managed to make the many facets of the Puritan Sabbath both instructional and entertaining (even hilarious at times). She was often witty and conversational, and focused on the little details......more

Goodreads review by Willow on August 04, 2012

Alice Morse Earle was an American historian who lived during the late 1800s. Consequently, her books don’t really have a proper bibliography or historical references, although she does quote specific passages and letters. I find her books fascinating, because she always wrote about small sociologica......more

Goodreads review by Tom on May 09, 2018

A fascinating look at early American worship A very entertaining glance at the modes of worship among the early American Puritans. Many amusing stories and witty commentaries throughout keep the modern reader interested. Well worth a read for those interested in our earliest forefathers.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 29, 2015

Very enlightening You will never look at the Puritans quite the same again. This is a charming and sometimes comical book. A great way to learn history, smiling along the way. The spelling takes a bit more time to decipher, but it's kind of fun to experience those "Ah ha" moments. Enjoy!......more