motives of colonial writers

Many writers in colonial America had religious and non-religious motives that greatly influenced the literature of the time. Some of the earliest American literature was written by puritan writers, which was greatly influenced by religion. Religion, just as it dominated the lives of Puritans, dominated their writing and was a major influence to all Puritan writers. The Puritans saw the purpose of writing as to provide spiritual insight and instruction. As a result almost of writings of the Puritans had a great deal to do with religion. The writings were greatly influenced by the Puritan religion in that most of their writings were moral instruction that was taught through their religion. Most of the books written during the time were religious works that were completely influence by the religion and beliefs of the writer and readers. This religious influence effected early literature in that it caused most writings at the time to be more instructional pieces that were valued for its me...