(1663-1728) US Congregational; Puritan; graduated from Harvard at age 15; preached (in Boston) on social, political, and personal issues; oldest son of Increase; opposed decline of Puritan Theocracy; advocated Salem witch trials; wrote 1. Magnalia Christi Americana and 2. Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcraft and Possessions .
MATHER, COTTON
Meaning of MATHER, COTTON in English
Theological and philosophical biography English dict. Английский словарь богословской и философской биографии . 2012