This engaging and informative study sheds new light on the life and legacy of Anne Hutchinson, one of the most fascinating figures in American religious history. Through a careful analysis of primary sources and historical scholarship, Chapman and the New England Historic Genealogical Society provide a detailed portrait of Hutchinson's beliefs, teachings, and political activities. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the religious and political conflicts that shaped early New England society, as well as the role of women in colonial America. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.