0.75 x 8 x 5.75 Inches; In the autumn of 1834, New York City was awash with rumors of a strange religious cult operating nearby, centered around a mysterious, self-styled prophet named Matthias. It was said that Matthias the Prophet was stealing money from one of his followers; then came reports of lascivious sexual
relations, based on odd teachings of matched spirits, apostolic priesthoods, and the inferiority of women.