Benjamin Lay was a fearless firework of “isms.” Part Quaker, part philosopher, part sailor, abolitionist, and commoner, Lay was also “The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist.” Joining us this week is Marcus Rediker, one of the most important living historians and Lay’s most recent biographer.

Further Readings/References:

Marcus Rediker’s website

His Amazon author’s page

Benjamin Lay, All Slave-Keepers…Apostates

James Nayler, The Lamb’s War

Thomas Trion, A Way To Health, Long Life, and Happiness

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