The Puritan concept of 'predestination' was heavily influenced by the theological teachings of:
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Correct answer: John Calvin
Calvinism taught that God had already determined who would be saved (the 'elect') and who would be damned. This belief created a culture of intense self-scrutiny as Puritans looked for 'signs' of their salvation through outward behavior.
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