What is this book about?
"The Praise of a Godly Woman" is a devotional and exhortatory work. Its central theme is the ideal Christian woman, particularly within the context of marriage and family. The author, William Gurnall, a respected Puritan minister, aims to exalt the godly woman, defining her virtues, roles, and responsibilities according to his interpretation of scripture and Puritan theology. The book emphasizes her spiritual influence, her submission to her husband, her domestic duties, and her overall contribution to the household and the community. It presents a specific, somewhat traditional view of femininity shaped by the religious and social environment of the 17th century.
