A Comparison of Two Literary Periods The Ages of Puritanism and Reason OUTLINE Thesis: The great change in ideology during the transition between the Puritan Period and the Age of Reason came about as Americans began putting their faith in their capabilities to reason, rather than in God. I. Introduction II. Body A. Age of Puritanism 1. Introduction to Period 2. Beliefs of Puritans a. Thoughts to God b. Belief in Bible c. Belief in Grace d. …showed first 75 words of 2006 total…

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