The Matter of Anne Hutchinson: Salvation by Grace
In this insightful work, educator and historian Christopher Kone explores the “Antinomian Controversy” (1636–1638) that shook the foundations of the early Massachusetts Bay Colony. Moving beyond modern “folk hero” caricatures, Kone examines the life of Anne Hutchinson through a unique “compass” of theological, political, and social perspectives .
The book delves into the “deep structure” of the conflict that led to Hutchinson’s civil conviction for sedition and her ecclesiastical excommunication . By comparing her beliefs against the Westminster Confession of Faith, Kone reveals a complex struggle over the nature of grace, the role of moral law, and the authority of scripture .
