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The Kingdom of Matthias
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The Kingdom of Matthias (1994) (edit title/settings)

A Story of Sex and Salvation in 19th-Century America

by Paul E. Johnson (Author), Sean Wilentz (Author) (edit contributors)

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In the autumn of 1834, New York City was awash with rumors of a strange religious cult operating nearby, centered around a mysterious, self-styled prophet named Matthias. It was said that Matthias the Prophet was stealing money from one of his followers; then came reports of lascivious sexual... read more

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ELIJAH PIERSON WAS a supremely unlikely candidate for membership in the cult of Matthias.

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  1. Paul E. Johnson (Author)
  2. Sean Wilentz (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1994
ISBN: 0195038274
Page Count: 240

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