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Rogereens

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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so called from John Rogers, their chief leader. They appeared in New England about 1677. The principal distinguishing tenet of this denomination was, that worship performed the first day of the week was a species of idolatry which they ought to oppose. In consequence of this they used a variety of measures to disturb those who were assembled for public worship on the Lord's day.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Rogereens'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/rogereens.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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