Dive into the world of the Puritans with Dr. Francis J. Bremer, a historian with over fifty years of expertise in 17th-century New England and Puritanism. Dr. Bremer sheds light on the core beliefs, historical context, and diversity within Puritanism, including the differences between New England Puritans and those who stayed in England. He discusses  myths about Puritans as zealous witch hunters and reveals their lasting impact on society, education, and community values. Join us for an episode filled with historical insights and surprising revelations about this influential group. Links Massachusetts Historical Society, Papers of the Winthrop Family Purchase "Puritanism: A Very Short Introduction" by Francis Bremer Purchase "The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England" by Francis Bremer Purchase "John Winthrop:America's Forgotten Founding Father" by Francis Bremer Purchase "First Founders: American Puritans and Puritanism in an Atlantic World" by Francis Bremer Purchase "Puritans and Puritanism in Europe and America: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia" by Francis Bremer Purchase "Lay Empowerment and the Development of Puritanism" by Francis Bremer Support Us! Buy Book Titles Mentioned in this Episode from our Book Shop Petition to recognize those accused of witchcraft in MassachusettsList of those accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts Come Visit Us On Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support