About this title: The Prophet Mathias (Robert Matthews) was the leader of one of the most bizarre religious cults in 1830s America, in New York City. Within three years of the founding of the cult, he found himself the subject of America's first major newspaper scandal, a drama involving not just religious fanaticism but sexual depravity and homicide as well. This ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1994-04-28
ISBN-13:9780195038279ISBN:0195038274
Description: Very Good. Clean Copy, No Remainder Mark, Tight Square Binding, Slight Surface Rubbingo n Edge of Boards, Dust CoverHas Crease on Bottom Edge of Back Cover, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Press, NY
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780195098358ISBN:0195098358
Description: Fine with no Dust Jacket; Condition. No Dust Jacket. Publication note inserted. Trade size paperback. 0195098358. 8vo.; 222 Pages. pages. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780195038279ISBN:0195038274
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0195038274. 0.75 x 8 x 5.75 Inches; 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 sexualrelations, based on odd teachings of matched spirits, apostolic priesthoods, and the inferiority of women. read more
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York and Oxford
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780195038279ISBN:0195038274
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xi, 222 pp., illus., maps, bib. notes; 22 cm. VG. Firm binding, clean inside copy. One leaf dogeared. Dust jacket, with moderate edgewear, protected in a mylar book cover. "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 ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Press, New York/Oxford
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780195038279ISBN:0195038274
Description: Very Good/Very Good. 0195038274 Clean Copy The Prophet Mathias (Robert Matthews) was the leader of one of the most bizarre religious cults in 1830s America, in New York City. Within three years of the founding of the cult, he found himself the subject of America's first major newspaper scandal, a drama involving not just religious fanaticism but sexual depravity and homicide as well. This study reveals much about class, religious attitudes, sexual practices, and social tension in the USA in ... read more
Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780195038279ISBN:0195038274
Description: Description: xi, 222 p. : ill., maps; 22 cm. Subjects: Matthews, Robert, b. 1788. Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883. Kingdom of Matthias (Cult)--Biography. History. Cults--New York (State)--History--19th century. Impostors and imposture. Sex customs. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-worn and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. 1. pp. 222. read more
Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780195038279ISBN:0195038274
Description: Description: xi, 222 p. : ill., maps; 22 cm. Subjects: Matthews, Robert, b. 1788. Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883. Kingdom of Matthias (Cult)--Biography. History. Cults--New York (State)--History--19th century. Impostors and imposture. Sex customs. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-worn and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780195098358ISBN:0195098358
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Clean inside out, tight binding, good cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
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