John Weiss facts for kids
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John Weiss (born June 28, 1818 – died March 9, 1879) was an American writer and religious leader. He strongly supported equal rights for women. He was also a well-known abolitionist, meaning he worked to end slavery.
About John Weiss
John Weiss was born in Boston. His father was a barber. John went to Harvard University and then studied to become a minister. He graduated from the Harvard Divinity School in 1843.
After his studies, he worked as a pastor in Watertown, Massachusetts. But he left this job because of his strong opinions against slavery. He then became a pastor in New Bedford, Massachusetts for a short time. He had to stop due to health issues.
After some years of studying and traveling, John Weiss returned to Watertown in 1859. He became a pastor again at the Unitarian church. He stayed there until 1870.
John Weiss was a passionate speaker against slavery. He also championed women's rights. This means he believed women should have the same rights as men. He gave many lectures on different topics. These included "Greek Religious Ideas" and "Humor in Shakespeare." He also spoke about "Shakespeare's Women."
A writer named Octavius Frothingham said John Weiss's lectures on Greek ideas were very insightful. He called them "the keenest interpretation of the ancient myths."
His Writings
John Weiss wrote many reviews, sermons, and magazine articles. These covered topics like literature, biographies, and social and political issues.
He also wrote books, including:
- Life and Correspondence of Theodore Parker (published in 1864)
- American Religion (published in 1871)
He also edited and translated several works by other authors:
- Friedrich von Hardenberg's Henry of Ofterdingen (a romance, 1842)
- Friedrich Schiller's Philosophical and Æsthetic Letters and Essays (1845)
- William Smith's Memoir of Johann G. Fichte (1846)
