ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Puritans believed that the Bible was God’s true law, and that it provided a plan for living. The established church of the day described access to God as monastic and possible only within the confines of “church authority".

Detailed explanation-2: -Puritan literature relied on a religious, rather than an entertainment, theme. Puritans didn’t believe in writing for entertainment; rather, they thought of writing as a tool to reach people with the story of God.

Detailed explanation-3: -They believed that all of their beliefs should be based on the Bible, which they considered to be divinely inspired. The concept of covenant was extremely important to Puritans, and covenant theology was central to their beliefs.

Detailed explanation-4: –Puritans followed the teachings of theologian John Calvin.-Puritans believed that the Church of England had not broken cleanly enough with the Catholic Church. Incorrect:-Puritans were discouraged from reading the Bible and listening to sermons.