The Preface By Edward Taylor Summary

I believe that “The Preface” by Edward Taylor exhibits the ideology of Calvinism. For example, in line 41 on page 108, it says “But Nothing man did throw down all by Sin”, which goes with the statement above that says we are completely sinful. In line 42, it says “And darkened that light Gem in him”, which it is saying that sin is affecting their life and them on the inside. Line 42 is also restating part of the statement above, where it says “Sin has affected all parts of man. The heart, emotions, will, mind, and body are all affected by sin". A few more beliefs of the Calvinism in the lines of the story. One example is in line 38, it says “Through nothing man, all might him Glory”, this line goes with the belief that God is omnipotent and good.
Another is in line 22, it says “His Glorious Handywork not made by hands”, and this line goes with the belief that Man is insignificant next to God because he makes these great this with his hand. Then in line 37, it says “Gave all of nothing Man indeed, whereby”, that man is nothing and is unable so save you. In addition to man being useless it’s saying God is the only on that can save you. With of these examples the reader can see demonstration of the Calvinism ideology from beginning where it talks about all these great things that God can do and how mighty he is. Then to the end where you see man is useless and sin can take over your life.I believe that “The Preface” by Edward Taylor exhibits the ideology of Calvinism. For example, in line 41 on page 108, it says “But Nothing man did throw down all by Sin”, which goes with the statement above that says we are completely sinful. In line 42, it says “And darkened that light Gem in him”, which it is saying that sin is affecting their life and them on the