Spiritualism
The Kingdom of Matthias: Sex, Gender and Alternative Belief in the Second Great Awakening
Elijah Pierson was the embodiment of early 19th century Christian masculinity. So how did he end up, just a few years later, shambling along the streets of New York City with a scruffy beard, long hair, and dirty fingernails, following a wild eyed prophet? And – perhaps more disturbing – Read more…