Increase Mather

Increase Mather was a prominent Puritan minister and theologian in colonial America during the 17th century. He played a significant role in the early Massachusetts Bay Colony and was known for his strong influence on religious thought and governance. Mather advocated for education and was involved in the founding of Harvard College. He is also remembered for his writings on theology, as well as his involvement in the Salem witch trials, where he expressed cautious skepticism about the trials’ proceedings. His works contributed to the shaping of American Puritanism and the broader religious landscape of early America.