Let Your Life Speak by Your Actions
August 1, 2022
By John Malkin
“Prophet Against Slavery is a new graphic novel that shines light on the life and times of Benjamin Lay, a dedicated Quaker who engaged in radical direct actions to persuade fellow Quakers to become allies in the struggle to end slavery. For 30 years until he died in 1759, Benjamin Lay spoke truth to power and faced discrimination and insults. Prophet Against Slavery was edited by Paul Buhle, illustrated by David Lester, and is based on the 2017 book The Fearless Benjamin Lay by Marcus Rediker.