Where to Start
If you’re unsure where to begin your journey, you’re not alone.
Where should I start reading the Puritans?
To help answer that question, Read the Puritans has selected seven books that serve as an excellent introduction for new readers. Each book was chosen using the following SLIM criteria:
· Simplicity — easy to read and understand
· Length — shorter and approachable (roughly 100 pages)
· Impact — deeply practical and spiritually transformative
· Majority — widely recommended by pastors, scholars, and experienced readers
Whether you’re brand new to the Puritans or looking for a solid foundation, these books are designed to help you begin the journey with confidence.
Following God Fully: An Introduction to the Puritans by Joel Beeke and Michael Reeves
The Vanity of Thoughts by Thomas Goodwin
The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal
The Way to True Happiness by Ralph Venning
Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel
Stop Loving the World by William Greenhill
Faith Seeking Assurance by Anthony Burgess