There were some Anglican Puritans also

Posted on June 8, 2009 
Filed under History

Crossway“I think that it is important to appreciate the continuity between Puritanism and Evangelicalism. 18th Century Evangelicals were spiritually strengthened and influenced by the Puritan literature which they read. With the term ‘Evangelical’ being so broadened today to include many who are neither ‘Reformed’ nor ‘Puritan,’ those of us who want to remain faithful to the teaching and practice of Scripture, should regard ourselves as ‘Reformed’ and ‘Puritan.’…”

– David Hilton writes in Cross†Way, Spring 2009 (PDF – direct link), asking who are the heirs of the Puritans.