University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository Doctoral Dissertations Student Scholarship Spring 1998 In the name of the father: The continuity and paradox of Puritan theology and pastoral authority Patricia J. Hill-Zeigler University of New Hampshire, Durham Follow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/dissertation Recommended Citation Hill-Zeigler, Patricia J., "In the name of the father: The continuity and paradox of Puritan theology and pastoral authority" (1998). Doctoral Dissertations. 2012. https://scholars.unh.edu/dissertation/2012 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Scholarship at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Doctoral Dissertations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 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Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER: THE CONTINUITY AND PARADOX OF PURITAN THEOLOGY AND PASTORAL AUTHORITY BY Patricia J. Hill-Zeigler B.A. Hartwick College, 1976 M.Divinity Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1988 DISSERTATION Submitted to the University of New Hampshire in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History May, 1998 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. UMI Number: 9831944 Copyright 1998 by Hill-Zeigler, Patricia J. All rights reserved. UMI Microform 9831944 Copyright 1998, by UMI Company. All rights reserved. This microform edition is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. UMI 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 1998 Patricia J. Hill-Zeigler Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. This dissertation has been examined and approved. Dissertation Director, Charles E. Clark, Professor of History Garth Rbseli^ro^Sser of History^ Gordon-ConweE Theological Seminary EEga H. Gould, Assistant Professor of History Robert M. Mennel, Professor of History -L M arc L. Schwgr^, Associate Professor of History Date Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. For Joel C hristian Zeigler, William Thomas Hill and Katharine Lahr fTi'Tl, and Frederick Samuel Zeigler and Beverly Yancey Zeigler IV Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION........................................................................................................................ iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS................................................................................................. vi ABSTRACT.............................................................................................................................. viii CHAPTER PAGE INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 1 I. A MAN OF SORROWS ......................................................................................... 14 II. A PRIVATE LIFE ....................................................................................................... 37 m . FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT: THE COVENANT PRESERVED............................................................................. 57 IV. A HOUSE DIVIDED ................................................................................................... 76 V. A MAN OF THE OLD WAY MADE NEW .................................................. 102 VI. THE ITINERANT'S BLAZE...................................................................................... 130 VH. CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................. 154 BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................................................................. 169 v Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Whenever one embarks on a wholly new experience -- such as undertaking a doctoral degree program — it is expeditious to have individuals who may guide and direct one along the way. Thus this dissertation would not get very far, apart from the attention and good advice of a number of people. Professor Charles E. Clark has served an invaluable role, as he described the overall program and its requirements, pointed out where priorities necessitated a change in direction of plans, and offered cheering words that the goal was not fearfully beyond reach, but accessible — and so, not futile. His keen eye and good wit has kept me to the task, yet his patience has been evident through thoughtful and considerate comments. Professor Clark’s willingness to help me out, no matter how trivial the question or how critical the issue, has been an encouragement of remarkable kindness. Professor Marc L. Schwarz provided the means to approach English Puritan thought within the discipline of Tudor-Stuart scholarship, thus opening my eyes to important and necessary material and, in the process, provided enthusiastic conversations about religious and intellectual history. Professor Robert M. Mennel guided me through the examination of American religious thought from a modern framework and extended careful criticisms along with doses of humor and words of encouragement. Professor Eliga Gould has contributed thoughtful ideas and suggestions concerning the transatlantic intellectual and cultural relationship between the American colonies and Britain — especially with respect to the establishment of the scholarly ideal at Harvard College and its British models. And in the nick of time, Professor Garth Rosell, of Gordon-Gonwell Theological Seminary, happily agreed to pinch hit for me when the schedule of a previously appointed reader conflicted with the date of this dissertation’s defense. A genuine vi Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. indebtedness is acknowledged to Professor Rosell and is found in the delight of having a sharp mind willingly attend to the task before him. His encouragement has had a long history and, more than once, he has helped me when I was considering further studies in New England religious thought. In addition, I would like to recognize W. Nigel Kerr, Professor Emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, who served as my Byington mentor when I was a divinity student. He trusted my judgment in a number of ways, including allowing me to approach the podium and teach several of his classes. In the process, he engendered a love for teaching and, time and again, demonstrated the benefits of combing through used book stores for serendipitous sources. The Graduate School at the University of New Hampshire provided generously through assistantships and a fellowship -- thus enabling my research while supporting a nascent teaching career. Finally, special thanks are extended to David and Margot Rox, Steve Herwig, and Karen and Glen Cook for their numerous kindnesses. This dissertation thus carries many debts and it is a pleasure to recognize fine models of careful scholarship and joyful commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. I have been