Question

What does Winthrop mean by the lines in bold? What do these lines reveal about the Puritans’ beliefs?

Answer 1

Answer:

Winthrop means that they (Puritans) must remember that they are different from the rest of the world.

Explanation:

• By the lines in bold, Winthrop means that they (Puritans) must remember that they are different from the rest of the world. The phrase "as a city upon a hill" portrays the idea of a distinct and looked upon city in the world.

• These lines reveal the Puritans belief in religious intolerance. They propagate that religious differences should not be tolerated. Therefore, they want to build a city/community where there is no other religion but only Puritans.