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Abstract

ABSTRACT Oliver Cromwell's Puritanism and his Policy

Kang Su-Jin Advisor : Prof. Jeon Ji-Yong Ph. D. Department of History, Graduate School of Chosun University

This thesis is aimed to examine Oliver Cromwell who pursued his policy based on Puritanism and a link between Puritanism and policy. Cromwell was the figure inaugurated as Lord Protector during the age of Commonwealth established for the first time in England history and exercised great influence over politics. In addition, he was influenced by Puritanism which progressed actively in England of 17th century, trusted firmly in Divine Providence and had faith that he was the instrument to achieve Divine Providence. He aggressively attempted to apply his faith to policy and this endeavor was demonstrated as Self-Deniance Ordinance, support for Pride's purge and the execution of Charles 1, etc. After he was inaugurated as Lord Protector, it was demonstrated as the convocation of Barebones Parliament and Major-generals, etc. Examining thoroughly the policy which Cromwell pursued, puritanical factors can be found such as Religious Toleration which Cromwell showed as a member of Independents, Providence he kept and Erastianism. Despite this effort, Cromwell's policy progressed inconsistently due to compositive factors formed during english Revolution and the period of Commonwealth establishment. In addition, he could not evade criticism that he made use of religion in order to carry through his standpoint. Nevertheless, Cromwell's endeavor to apply faith to policy can be valued as a fresh and new attempt in history.