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Paul E. Johnson, Sean WilentzThe Kingdom of Matthias: A Story of Sex and Salvation in 19th Century America
Paul E. Johnson, Sean WilentzNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Explain the story of the Prophet Matthias in the context of religious revivalism. What impact did the Second Great Awakening and social reform movements have on Matthews?
How did Elijah Pierson become one of the first members of Matthews's cult? Explain why was he both a likely and unlikely candidate.
Discuss the factors that the authors identify as the driving forces behind Matthews’s misogyny.
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