"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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... “A verry [sic] considerable part of my property was acquired in the lifetime and with the prudent assistance of my first wife,” Owen wrote. Taking counsel from Minister Hallock, the young couple began “with John Brown's Heritage | 21.
... began “with but very little property,” building their home on spiritual fidelity as well as “industry and frugality.” After a move to Norfolk, Connecticut in 1794, they began to establish themselves in the community. With a shoe shop ...
... began a serious consideration of the plight of black people. Hallock was clearly an abolitionist, and was an associate of the notable theologian, the Reverend Samuel Hopkins. A native of Connecticut, Hopkins also served as a pastor in ...
... began to personally recruit citizens, “concentrating on attracting migrants whose special skills were needed by the fledgling town.” Owen Brown was the kind of citizen Hudson wanted for his new society. After a preliminary visit, he ...
... began, “You t-t-t—oh, go along. You'll get there before I can tell you.” Besides religion, “education was seen as an essential component” in Hudson. The townsmen had established a school in the center of the town in 1801, and David ...
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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
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