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A-Z: General definitions: Puritan
Definition
Originally, a sixteenth and early seventeenth century Protestant, usually a Calvinist, who wished to reform the Church of England of all its Catholic characteristics. Later, the term was applied to someone who lives an emphatically moral but rather legalistic lifestyle.
Christians whose faith and practice stems from the Reformation movement in the sixteenth century which resulted in new churches being created as an alternative to the Roman Catholic Church.
Followers of the Swiss reformer John Calvin, and his theology.
The 'Established' or state church of England, the result of a break with the Catholic church under Henry VIII and further developments in the reign of Elizabeth I.
1. Sometimes used to denote all Christians
2. Used specifically of the Roman Catholic church.
