Table of Contents

Preface; A note on the text; 1. The heritage of Puritan typology; 2. Prophets and poets: typology as illumination; 3. Of prophets, priests and kings: personalising the types; 4. Edward Taylor's Puritan 'worship-mould'; 5. New England's saints delivered; 6. Sacramental types: seals to the Covenant; 7. Preparing for the wedding feast; 8. The artistry of types; Appendices; Notes; Index.

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This book focuses on the works of America's premier colonial poet, Edward Taylor (1642–1729).