Ep. 60: The Politics of Puritan Missions: The Coming of John Eliot, Pt. 2

If there is a sincere desire to succeed, one will often look to those who have already succeeded for guidance. Thomas Mayhew had been successful in missions. John Eliot and Massachusetts Bay did not look to Thomas Mayhew’s example. His had been genuine. Instead, their commitment became political. It was through deception and determination that Puritan New England launched their missionary efforts. In this episode, we’ll see the opening vollies of Puritan missions in New England. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

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