History Lessons for Misanthropes

37 - The Public Universal Friend


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In this episode, Mildred tells Lou about a Revolutionary War Era, gender non-conforming, apocalyptic prophet.  Jemima Wilkinson became the Public Universal Friend in 1776, and began their career as a prophet, preaching the end of the world, while encouraging followers to eschew traditional gender roles.  Were they truly a prophet sent from God, or were they a fraudster cult leader, exploiting fears of Americans during a war.

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History Lessons for MisanthropesBy Dr. Mildred Strange

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