Smith, Ted A., 1968-

Weird John Brown : divine violence and the limits of ethics / Ted A. Smith. - 1 online resource. - Encountering traditions . - Encountering traditions. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The touchstone -- The fate of law -- Divine violence as the relief of law -- The higher law -- The politics of pardon -- Not yet the end.

9780804793452 080479345X


Brown, John, 1800-1859 --Ethics.


Political violence--Moral and ethical aspects.
Political violence--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Slavery--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.
Political theology.
Ethics, Modern.
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General


Electronic books.

E451

973.7/116092