A compelling mix of sermon and language study from early America. A Reverend delivers a moving sermon at the execution of Moses Paul, an Indigenous man, while also offering detailed observations on the Mohegan language and its structure. This edition pairs religious reflection with early linguistic field notes.
In this work, readers witness a stark moment of public punishment framed by faith, mercy, and the call to repentance. The accompanying language notes illuminate how Mohegan speech expresses identity, action, and relationships, revealing a nuanced picture of a living, complex language.
- Experience a historical sermon tied to a slave-era and Indigenous context in early American religion.
- Explore how the speaker links personal salvation to communal responsibility and public justice.
- Read careful linguistic observations showing Mohegan grammar, pronouns, and verb forms.
- See how language and faith intersect in a 18th‑century field‑note style study.
Ideal for readers of early American history, religious rhetoric, and Indigenous language studies.