"THE PURITAN WAY OF DEATH - A Study in Religion, Culture, and Social Change" by David E. Stannard. 1977 Oxford University Press first printing hardcover. 236 pages. No dust jacket, cover stained on spine. Light tanning of pages due to age. See photos.

"The Puritan Way of Death is an interdisciplinary study exploring how 17th-century New England Puritans viewed and handled death, and how those attitudes shaped modern American culture. Core Themes and Structure - The Puritan Worldview: Stannard examines the psychological and spiritual backdrop of Puritan life, characterized by profound anxiety regarding salvation and divine will. Death was viewed theoretically as the gateway to heaven, yet it inspired deep dread and emotional turmoil. - Attitudes Toward Children: The book explores how Puritans... '