• The Vilification of Cotton Mather

  • Jun 3 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

The Vilification of Cotton Mather

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  • Cotton Mather was a third generation minister born into Puritan royalty, a nepo baby long before anyone had ever used the term. But his involvement in the Salem witch trials — and defense of the trials afterward — led to his eventual vilification. We’re joined by Professor Rick Kennedy who helps us sort through Mather’s complex role in Puritan New England.

    • Learn about Rick Kennedy
    • Learn about Rick Kennedy’s book The First American Evangelical: A Short Life of Cotton Mather
    • Rick Kennedy’s latest book is Winds of Santa Ana: Pilgrim Stories of the California Bight
    • Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter. and TikTok
    • Learn about Greg Houle's forthcoming book, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials
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Good history

This podcast is excellent well balanced history. The host’s nasal voice can be annoying but the information is worth the small irritation. I listened to this a lot before going to Salem, Mass for a vacation and it helped sift through the crazy stuff some tour guides said.

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