"Fire from the Midst of You": A Religious Life of John BrownNYU Press, 22. des. 2002 - 349 sider Reveals a complex new portrait of John Brown, radical abolitionist and leader of the 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry |
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... Christianity. 4. Abolitionists— United States—Biography. 5. Antislavery movements—United States— History—19th century. 6. Chrisitanity and politics—United States— History—19th century. I. Title. E451 .D43 2002 973.7'116'092—dc21 ...
... who “had my back” the whole time of writing. Perhaps her admiration for Sister Harriet Tubman has made her a doubly strong ally. Grace and Peace With all the purifying and liberalizing power of the Christian Acknowledgments | xiii.
... Christian religion, teaching as it does, meekness, gentleness, [and] brotherly kindness, those who profess it have not yet even approached the position of treating the black man as an equal man and a brother. The few who have thus far ...
... Christian literature. Like many Christians, he was converted as a youth, and he grew up in a theologically conservative, evangelical, and Calvinist home. Though his early intention to study for the ministry did not work out, Brown was a ...
... Christian era academy. But they also lend themselves to skewed political portrayals of John Brown. In fact, his vision was premised upon a thoroughly biblical spirituality rooted theologically and ethically in the teachings of Jesus and ...
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Part III Providence and Principle | 81 |
Part IV In Times of Difficulty | 121 |
Part V Big Difficulties and Firm Footholds | 161 |
Part VI Enduring Hardness | 203 |
VII I Will Raise a Storm | 237 |
A Saints Rest | 279 |
Notes | 285 |
Selected Bibliography | 335 |
Index | 345 |
About the Author
| 349 |
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