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[German Version] (Oct 14, 1696, Guilford, CT – Jan 6, 1772, Stratford, CT) was a transitional figure between New England Puritanism and developments associated with the English Enlightenment. Although Johnson remained committed to the main tenets of Calvinism, he eventually rejected Puritan ecclesiology and became a leading figure in America's Anglican community. Johnson graduated from Yale College in 1714. Soon after graduation he gained access to a donation of books at Yale, which included the w…

1. Term The terms “Puritan” and “Puritanism” were originally terms of abuse but were defined in 1646 by the Presbyterian John Geree (1601–49) as a moderate and middle way in religion: “The Old English Puritan was such an one that honoured God above all, and under God gave everyone his due. His first care was to serve God … making the word of God his rule in worship. He highly esteemed order in the house of God: but would not under colour of that submit to superstitious rites.… He reverenced author…