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Understanding John Woolman and his Abolitionist Arguments
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Woolman scholar & GFU alum Dr. Jon Kershner sits down with Dr. Jay Miller to uncover the latest research on the life & works of John Woolman, the prominent 18th century Quaker. While Woolman’s Journal has been extensively studied and admired for its strong abolitionist arguments, Jon & Jay seek to broaden & deepen our understanding of Woolman’s greater life narrative and the development of his influential thought & resolute testimonies.
Jon Kershner is a professor, instructional designer, and consultant near Seattle, Washington. He has written 25 peer-reviewed publications for publishers such as Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Palgrave Macmillan Publishers, Brill Publishers, Routledge Publishers, and others. Check out his book John Woolman and the Government of Christ.
Dr. Jay David Miller is a literary scholar who teaches in the George Fox University Honors Program. He also serves as an associate editor for the journal Quaker Religious Thought.
Check out the open access article about John Woolman mentioned in the episode.
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