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Jonathan Sassi is a Professor of History and Executive Officer of the History Department at The Graduate Center, CUNY. He is affiliated with the College of Staten Island and the CUNY Graduate Center. His research focuses on the Early American republic, American religious history, and antislavery movements. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA.
Key research themes include the interplay of religion and race in the founding era, transatlantic abolitionism, and the role of Quaker networks. His work explores how religious institutions shaped early American political and social landscapes.
Selected publications span topics like Anthony Benezet’s abolitionist strategies, Revolutionary-Era sermons, and the religious dynamics of New England clergy. His 2001 article on political parties and public Christianity earned the 2002 Ralph D. Gray Prize.
No grants or advising details are listed. His work contributes to understanding the religious foundations of early U.S. identity and the moral dimensions of antislavery movements.
