The Puritans of 17th-century New England believed that option A. they could rely on the "sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life"
The Puritans were a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from what they perceived as remnants of Roman Catholic practices. Many Puritans, especially those who later settled in New England, held Calvinist beliefs. John Calvin, a prominent theologian of the Reformation, played a significant role in shaping their theological perspectives.
Puritans held strong religious convictions and emphasized the importance of faith, predestination, and the hope of salvation through their faith in God. Their beliefs were grounded in the idea of God's grace and the promise of eternal life for those who adhered to a righteous life.