Routledge - Gold Tried in the Fire: The Prophet TheaurauJohn Tany

Explore the life of one of the most unusual figures of the seventeenth century with Gold Tried in the Fire. This Routledge publication offers a deep look into the mental world and everyday existence of Thomas Totney (1608-1659). A London puritan, goldsmith, and Civil War veteran, Totney underwent a massive spiritual change in 1649 after a period of intense fasting and prayer. This study follows his transformation into the prophet known as TheaurauJohn Tany. Much like the study of the sixteenth-century miller in The Cheese and The Worms, this book examines how an extraordinary individual emerged from a humble background. Readers interested in the English Revolution and historical biography will find a detailed account of a man who redefined his identity during a time of great social and religious upheaval. It is a unique window into the spiritual and personal history of the era.