New England theology

noun

1. Calvinism as modified and interpreted by the descendants of the Puritans in New England, especially Jonathan Edwards, becoming the dominant theology there from about 1730 to 1880.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New England theology¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The rapidity with which Springfield turned on the Parsons, and the ultimate failure of the legal system to make them effective scapegoats, captures the rapid evolution of New England theology and law at a turning point in the colonies’ history.

From Slate

There is a phrase universally familiar to American Christians, a fruit of New England Theology, which leads us directly to the goal we seek.

From Project Gutenberg

His book is a calm, philosophical analysis of New England theology and metaphysics; an attempt to clear away the ancient biblical science and set Newtonian science in its place; to found what he conceives "Natural Religion."

From Project Gutenberg

“Like the devil in the old New England theology,” he suggested, smiling, “you make more converts than the preacher?”

From Project Gutenberg

The different views held by modern Orthodoxy range all the way from the old Calvinism of Princeton, through the various shades of New England theology, to the latest form expressed by Dr. Horace Bushnell in his recent work on “Vicarious Sacrifice.”

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