Document Analysis # 1: John Winthrop’s “A Modell of Christian Charity” (1630)
Document Analysis # 1: John Winthrop’s “A Modell of Christian Charity” (1630)
1. Which document is a primary source and which is a secondary source?
John Winthrop’s “A Modell of Christian Charity” is a primary source and “The summary of John Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity”” was the secondary source.
2. According to the sermon, what type of society and government do the Puritans want to establish in the New World?
According to John Winthrop’s sermon, the ideal form of society and government that is to be formed , would a secular government.
3. According to the sermon, what is the only way for the Puritans to avoid the “wrath of God?” Winthrop uses the metaphor of a shipwreck.
According to the sermon, the only way to avoid the “wrath of God’ is to ‘followe the counsell of Micah, to doe justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with our God” and to live by the “articles” of which God has given them in their every day life without failure and follow the commandments of God. They must also build the ideal community that of which one must give, lend, and forgive. One must also give according to necessity, not lend as required.
4. What does Winthrop mean by the quote “…..for wee must Consider that we shall be as a City Upon a Hill, the eies of all people are upon us?”
Winthrop’s quote “…..for wee must Consider that we shall be as a City Upon a Hill, the eies of all people are upon us” means that they will be the role model for the rest of the world by fulfilling their pact with God and creating a holy community of which they will rule by secularism, obey the commandments, and preserve themselves from the rest of the evil and corrupt world.
5. What are some recent examples in which the notion of America as a city on a hill has entered public dialogue? Be very specific in your answer.
America is one of the most developed countries in the world and considers itself a leading example towards achieving the highest level of pure democracy.
1. Which document is a primary source and which is a secondary source?
John Winthrop’s “A Modell of Christian Charity” is a primary source and “The summary of John Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity”” was the secondary source.
2. According to the sermon, what type of society and government do the Puritans want to establish in the New World?
According to John Winthrop’s sermon, the ideal form of society and government that is to be formed , would a secular government.
3. According to the sermon, what is the only way for the Puritans to avoid the “wrath of God?” Winthrop uses the metaphor of a shipwreck.
According to the sermon, the only way to avoid the “wrath of God’ is to ‘followe the counsell of Micah, to doe justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with our God” and to live by the “articles” of which God has given them in their every day life without failure and follow the commandments of God. They must also build the ideal community that of which one must give, lend, and forgive. One must also give according to necessity, not lend as required.
4. What does Winthrop mean by the quote “…..for wee must Consider that we shall be as a City Upon a Hill, the eies of all people are upon us?”
Winthrop’s quote “…..for wee must Consider that we shall be as a City Upon a Hill, the eies of all people are upon us” means that they will be the role model for the rest of the world by fulfilling their pact with God and creating a holy community of which they will rule by secularism, obey the commandments, and preserve themselves from the rest of the evil and corrupt world.
5. What are some recent examples in which the notion of America as a city on a hill has entered public dialogue? Be very specific in your answer.
America is one of the most developed countries in the world and considers itself a leading example towards achieving the highest level of pure democracy.