Quaker writings
Subtitle: an anthology, 1650-1920
By: edited with an introduction by Thomas D. Hamm
Series: Penguin classics; Penguin classics
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9780143106319
Subjects: Sources; Society of Friends; History
Description: 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.