Congregationalism: Quick Facts

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Pilgrims signing the Mayflower Compact

Engraving of American theologian Jonathan Edwards, shown with shoulder-length curly hair, a clerical collar, and formal 18th-century attire.

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John Cotton

John Cotton

American colonial leader

John Owen, oil painting by an unknown artist; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

John Owen

English minister

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François Lambert

French religious reformer

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Thomas Goodwin

English minister

Holy week. Easter. Valladolid. Procession of Nazarenos carry a cross during the Semana Santa (Holy week before Easter) in Valladolid, Spain. Good Friday

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