The summe of certain sermons upon Genes

Name: The summe of certain sermons upon Genes
Author: Mather, Richard

This collection of Puritan homiletics offers a profound exploration of the Book of Genesis, distilling foundational biblical narratives into practical guidance for the early colonial faithful. The work examines themes of divine providence, human morality, and the covenant theology that underpinned New England’s social and spiritual order. As a significant artifact of 17th-century religious thought, it provides scholars and history enthusiasts with a direct window into the intellectual foundations of the American colonies. These sermons remain a vital resource for understanding the rigorous piety and scriptural devotion of the early Congregationalist tradition.

Chapters: 2
Word count: 24,309
Type: Book

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THE SUMME OF CERTAIN SERMONS UPON Genesis 15:6.

Wherein not only the doctrine of justification by faith is asserted and cleared, and sundry arguments for justification before faith, discussed and answered,

But also the nature and the means of faith, with the imputation of our sins to Christ, and of Christ's righteousness to us are briefly explained and confirmed.

Preached at Dorchester in New-England by RICHARD MATHER Teacher to the Church there.

And now by him published at the earnest request of sundry well-affected and godly Christians.

Printed by Samuel Green at Cambridge in New-England 1652.

The summe of certain sermons upon Genes

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