Jon Butler wrote that early American Christianity was intermingled with the occult.

Jon Butler (declarant, Apr 1979) --- American Historical Review (recorder) · 0.0 yrs after events · Thirdhand+

Reference	Jon Butler, "Magic, Astrology, and the Early American Religious Heritage, 1600-1760," American Historical Review 84, no. 2 (April 1979): 318
Date of Account	Apr 1979
Date of Events	1827–1829
Retrospective Distance	0.0 yrs after events
Hearsay Tier	Thirdhand+ — Tagged 'Secondary'
Point of View	todo
Status	Unreviewed
Source Type	Periodical
Audience	General Public

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For American colonists were indeed religious, but many resorted to occult and magical practices unacceptable to most Christian clergymen and lawmakers.BHR Staff Commentary

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