Asked by Michael Combs on Apr 29, 2024

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Anne Hutchinson challenged Puritan orthodoxy by expressing which of the following beliefs?

A) She taught that the faithful could communicate directly with God.
B) She preached that divorce was an unforgivable sin.
C) She called for the ordination of women as ministers.
D) She taught that the covenant of grace was contrary to the teachings of Jesus.

Puritan Orthodoxy

The strict adherence to the religious and social practices and beliefs of the Puritans, who sought purity of worship and doctrine, and were influential in the early settlement of New England.

Direct Communication

The process of conveying information or messages between parties without the use of intermediaries or media, ensuring clarity and immediacy in the exchange.

Covenant of Grace

A theological term used in Christian doctrine that denotes an agreement between God and humanity in which salvation is offered through faith in Christ.

  • Analyze the role of religious dissent in the context of Puritan communities, with an emphasis on the situations involving Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson.
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Angelica fe MarquezMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Anne Hutchinson challenged Puritan orthodoxy by teaching that the faithful could communicate directly with God, which was contrary to the Puritan belief in the authority of the clergy as mediators between God and the people.