Quaker Writings
An Anthology, 1650-1920
ISBN 9780143106319 | 400 pages | 25 Jan 2011 | Penguin Classics | 5.07 x 7.79in | 18 - AND UP
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An illuminating collection of work by members of the Religious Society of Friends.
Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse community of Friends, some of whom are little remembered even among Quakers today. It gives a balanced overview of Quaker history, spanning the globe from its origins to missionary work, and explores daily life, beliefs, perspectives, movements within the community, and activism throughout the world. It is an exceptional contribution to contemporary understanding of religious thought. Introduction by Thomas D. Hamm: The People Called Quakers PART I: THE BEGINNINGS, 1645-1660
Founders
Declaring the Word of the Lord
Calls to Witness
Advices
Opposition
Sufferings PART II: MATURING, 1661-1690
Women’s Ministry Justified
Quakerism Defended
Experience
A Prison Letter
Last Words PART III: QUIETISM, 1690-1820
Travels and Travails
Dreams and Visions
A Good Death PART IV: CREATIVITY AND CONTROVERSY, 1820-1870
Three Visions of Faith
Reform
Controversy PART V: SEPARATE WAYS, 1870-1920
A Revived Quakerism
Liberal Quakerism PART VI: PEACE
Origins
A Vision of Peace
The American Revolution
The Civil War
The Twentieth Century |
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