It can be inferred from the passage that many historians believe that Mather's biographies primarily A. disclose important historical data from the settlers' private diaries B. glorify the early colonists of the Massachusetts Bay Colony C. provide a fuller picture of the multifaceted characters of such historical figures as John Winthrop D. indicate the salutary effects of the settlers' religious practices on colonial life E. reveal that the settlers considered their lives to be similar to those of the saints