Quaker writings : an anthology, 1650-1920 /
Hamm, Thomas D.
New York : Penguin Books,
2010.
Synopsis:  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.
pt. I. Beginnings, 1645-1660. Founders / George Fox, James Nayler, Margaret Fell -- Declaring the word of the Lord / First publisher of truth -- Calls to witness / Katharine Evans and Sarah Chevers -- Advices / Advices of the elders of Balby -- Opposition / Francis Higginson -- Sufferings /George Bishop -- pt. II. Maturing, 1661-1690. Women's ministry justified / Margaret Fell -- Quakerism defended / William Penn, Robert Barclay, George Fox -- Experience / Mary Penington -- A prison letter / John Boweter -- Last words / Margaret Fell Fox -- pt. III. Quietism, 1690-1820. Travels and travails / Elizabeth Webb, John Woolman, Sarah Grubb -- Dreams and visions / Samuel Fothergill, Johns Beals, Joseph Hoag -- A good death / Mary Turner -- pt. IV. Creativity And controversy, 1820-1870. Three visions of faith / Elias Hicks, Joseph John Gurney, John Wilbur -- Reform / Elizabeth Fry, Philadelphia yearly meeting Indian committee, Elizabeth Heyrick, Levi Coffin, Lucretia Mott -- Controversy / The Friend, Waterloo yearly meeting of congregational friends -- pt. V. Separate ways, 1870-1920. A revived Quakersim / David B. Updegraff, Hannah Whitall Smith, Mahalah Jay -- Liberal Quakerism / John William Graham, Rufus M. Jones, Joan Mary Fry -- pt. V. Peace. Origins / A declaration -- A vision of peace / William Penn -- The American Revolution / Abel Thomas -- The Civil War / Rachel Hicks, North Carolina yearly meeting, West Branch monthly meeting -- The twentieth century / Jesse H. Holmes, World conference of friends.
Synopsis:  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.
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