During the time of primitive American colonies, a lot of Puritans and religious people often wrote in diaries and journals. Their writings were greatly affected by the Bible because it was centered on it. Also, a lot of writers believed they could live a life to become the chosen one and be able to go to Heaven so many of them attempted to connect their life to stories from the Bible. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.