John Brown 1859 Address to Virginia Court
In his 1859 address to the Virginia court, why did John Brown juxtapose references to the wealthy and powerful with biblical allusions?
A
To insinuate that enslaved Black people were not Christians
B
To suggest that the judge lacked the authority to render a decision in the case
C
To remind the jury that they had sworn an oath on the Bible before hearing the case
D
To emphasize that the Bible commands the protection of the less fortunate rather than the wealthy