Anne Hutchinson
Definition
Anne Hutchinson was a Puritan spiritual adviser whose strong religious convictions led to the Antinomian Controversy in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and her eventual banishment.
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Imagine you're in a book club where everyone agrees on what the best book is. But you have a different opinion and aren't afraid to voice it, even if it means getting kicked out of the club. That's Anne Hutchinson, who stood up for her beliefs despite opposition.
Related terms
Antinomian Controversy: A theological controversy led by Anne Hutchinson in the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1638 which questioned Puritan teachings.
Banishment: The act or condition of being forced to leave a country or place by official decree; this happened to Anne Hutchinson due to her controversial religious views.
Puritanism: The beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England), including simplicity in worship, strict moral conduct, and an emphasis on preaching for enlightenment.
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