The Quakers: A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America
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Many other mainline Christians viewed the Quakers as a dangerous sect, so much so that they pressured the British Parliament to pass the Quaker Act of 1662. This act set forth in law the “prescribed form” of prayer and worship as designated by the state. It was a formula that specifically left the traditions of the Quakers out.
Unable to gain acceptance in England, the Quakers would soon leave the place of their origin altogether and try their luck in a brave new world on another continent.
In The Quakers: A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America, you will discover topics such as:
The Quakers Arrive in America
William Penn Comes to the Quaker Faith
William Penn’s Holy Experiment
William Penn, Pennsylvania, and Its Quaker Legacy
The State of Quakerism After William Penn
Quaker Life During the American Revolution
A Time of Great Adjustment
The Quakers the Civil War and Its Aftermath
Some Modern-Day Quaking in the Making
And much, much more!
So, if you want to learn more about the Quakers, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
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Stephen L Bennett
1.0 out of 5 stars Unverifiable!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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There is an old saying, "History without footnotes is folklore." There is not a single footnote in this book making the content unverifiable. The reader cannot find the sources of the particular information for further reading. There is a short bibliography in the back but it is not helpful for verifying the book contents. The greatest surprise is that there is no author's name on the book! Who is afraid to take credit for the contents? And here's the kicker . . . NO INDEX! Nearly useless as a history book/text for these reasons.
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Retired in Bama
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing organization
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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I can't place it exactly but this book didn't feel like it flowed in a reader friendly manner but it got the history and contributions of the Quakers down in a solid way. There were at least three things I found out reading this book I didn't know including where the term "cabal" orginated!
The history and contributions the Quakers made to the USA and the world is amazing, particularly their contributions to the abolitionist movement, disaster relief and peace movements. You can debate the merits of their beliefs but not the depth of their commitment to them!
There is a lot of solid information in this book and is the kind of read you can either stop with or be inspired to read even more about them. Good read well worth it. Because there were a few points that were new to me, I did a few "fact checks" along the way more to learn more than anything else but each was solid historical fact.
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Elizabeth S Proffitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful & Informative
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
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It is my opinion that this book should be required reading for anyone wanting to know how the United States started out. It is very easy to read and understand. I don't agree with everything the Quakers stood for (i.e. Vietnam, Palestine) but I do understand their desire to help the downtrodden and stand for Peace.
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audrey l. greenhall
2.0 out of 5 stars History-Lite
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
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If the goal was to spark interest that might lead to better research, then okay. But the book reads as though you asked someone (who didn't have all their facts strait) to tell you all about Quaker history and Pennsylvania in 20 minutes, resulting in oversimplification and significant omissions. The irony is that a main Quaker tenet is integrity.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book about a Much Ignored Topic
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020
A lot of people think Quakers=Pacifists=Boring. It's easy to see why when you could read about something else like the Battle of Verdun or Aztec Sacrifice or Samurai Bushido, why would you want to pick to read a book about the Quakers, right? Well, it turns out there are a lot of reasons. They had a huge influence on early American history and pretty much created the state of Pennsylvania which is one of the coolest states in my opinion. They also have a really cool back history in England which I didn't know about and Matt Clayton does a great job describing. And finally, there beliefs are just really cool and very appropriate for people who believe in democratic values and the equality of all peoples. I know I do! And now, because I read this book I know that the Quakers were way ahead of the curve on that front. Read the book. You'll be happy you did!
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lisak
5.0 out of 5 stars The importance of the Quakers and founding of Pennsylvania
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020
Another history lesson on who the Quakers were and how Pennsylvania was founded. I found the religious views of the Quakers quite interesting, and I have a little experience about the Quaker lifestyle because I went to a Quaker grade school for 1.5 yrs as a 10.5 to 12 year old in Newtown Pennsylvania. The Quaker high school and grade school actually did a lot together especially on Wednesdays when there was prayer service. We would sit in quiet and if you felt compelled to share a prayer, you could. Anyways....
This book was another great brief history lesson on the settling of Pennsylvania and why the Quakers are important. A must read if you like the beginning of the United States, the formation of the colonies and the people who were important in the early US colonies.
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Michael States
5.0 out of 5 stars Quakers in these United States
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
Matt Clayton’s The Quakers is a quick but illuminating history of the Quakers who established themselves in England as a result of King Charles the First’s active conflict with the members of Parliament who sought to limit the scope of his authority. This fractured English society with citizens and the military splintering into the two sides. Out of this tumult, George Fox became disillusioned with the official doctrine of the Church of England and simultaneously began carrying a message that one could have a direct experience of Christ outside the Church of England. This campaign resulted in the mainstream Christians viewing Quakers as a dangerous sect and they persuaded Parliament to pass the Quaker Act of 1662 which excluded the traditions of the Quakers. As a result, the Quakers left the place of their origin and moved to America as part of the migration of Europe to the New World.
It was not an easy transition as the Quakers encountered a backlash as they converted prominent members of the community to the Quaker’s beliefs. They were treated suspiciously as potential witches, had their books burned and were banished to Barbados, the most remote British settlement in the Western Hemisphere. Laws were established to refuse Quakers access and ship captains who transported Quakers were fined. In 1660, a Quaker evangelist was executed for proselytizing in Boston. Her death brought greater attention to the religion than if she had been left to preach in peace.
To quell the attention that the Quakers caused, a “Peace Treaty” was written and laid out the Quaker intention to live peaceably and sought to clear their name of any accusations of plotting and fighting. This declaration denied wars, strife and fighting for any end and established the directive that Quakers needed to be above any commitment to violence.
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JJares
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful Reading
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
This book is superb; I read it in one sitting because I couldn't set it aside. The history of the Quakers is long and varied. This book tried to show how different the Quakers viewed their relationship with God; individuals could have a direct relationship with God without a church, ministers, or hierarchy. Each person could find the light of God within the self; thus, all life was valuable and to be protected.
Quakerism has evolved along with history. This book gave the highlights of the changes that the Quakers have undergone in their quest to find the best in everyone. Because of their pacificism, they have had difficult times in American history. I particularly liked that both males and females were highlighted as examples of Quakers trying their best to be good citizens and goodly people, obeying God's order to love one another.
There were so many interesting snippets of information:
* How the Friends came to be called Quakers.
*President Richard Nixon's interesting relationship with his Quaker religion.
*Because of the Quaker missionary movements, there are more Quakers in Kenya than there are in any country except the US.
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William
5.0 out of 5 stars This Is An Interesting Book About The Quakers.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
This is an interesting book about the Quakers. The Quakers, though few in numbers, have been influential in the history of reform. The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1682, as a safe place for Quakers to live and practice their faith. Quakers have been a significant part of the movements for the abolition of slavery, to promote equal rights for women, and peace. They have also promoted education and the humane treatment of prisoners and the mentally ill, through the founding or reforming of various institutions.
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Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars this makes me proud to have grown up in PA.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
William Penn exemplified the devotion of the New Testament disciples, defying imprisonment and marching on despite persecution. The Quakers influenced him as they did Betsy Ross.
The unifying Bill of Rights and other tenants of the US Constitution were attributed to ideas of William Penn.
I grew up near a location on the Underground Railroad (Sinking Valley, PA.).
He tried to live as Jesus taught, showing respect for Native Americans and opposing slavery.
While they might not have created the American Red Cross, the Quakers probably participated in similar practices and might have even been part of the Red Cross itself.
Compassion for our fellow mankind was practiced by the early Quakers even if some of the later sects missed the target.
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J.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating look at The Quaker's.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
Captivating History has taken a religion that many people are unaware still exist and that thrive to this day, and sheds a non biased light on their history,their journey as a whole, the persecution they faced and their good works through history up until the present.
There were some interesting things about Quakers that I learned about including that they have various offshoots and that they practiced equality between male and female members from the founding of the sect and that they were integral in the civil war and the underground railroad.
They also were held in high regard by President Abraham Lincoln.
I also found it interesting that Susan B Anthony and Lucretia Mott were Quakers and will be seeking more information.
I will also be looking up more information on the Quaker's roll in aiding the underground railroad which I found very interesting.
Once again Captivating History has given a wealth of information on a subject that I really knew next to nothing about,and opened doors to other subject's and people that I now wish to learn more about.
Great book! I really enjoyed it.
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Paul West
5.0 out of 5 stars The Quakers
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
The Quakers is a book that is a brief history of the Christian group from the founding of America to the pandemic that we are currently experiencing. Captivating History's thorough research allowed for a good story to be told. A very interesting book with much history and they seemed to be involved in quite a few endeavors. It does illustrate the fact that religious groups tend to splinter and develop new doctrines to fit whatever it is they may be going through at the time. A good interesting read!
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Bevan
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
There IS a lot of pertinent information in this book, but it needs some editing to make it tighter and more reader-friendly as the telling can be rather drawn out and tends to repeat the same information.
There is an annoying predilection to persistently introduce characters with '…. by the name of….' rather than just stating their name.
STILL - it does highlight the irrelevance of religion and the irrational, but regular, shifts in Quaker's basic beliefs and the regular creation of splinter groups.
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Rick Lyons
4.0 out of 5 stars Brief Introduction to the Quakers
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
This short book provides a fast-paced overview of the history of the Quakers. A substantial part of the text dwells on the life of William Penn and the establishment of the colony of Pennsylvania. An attempt is made to describe the recent activities of the Quakers. I would have liked to see a fuller treatment of Quaker activities over the last hundred years.
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Rich
2.0 out of 5 stars Questionable
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
The poor quality of the writing definitely casts aspersions on the quality of the research and thus the accuracy of the material.
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Neer NFar
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book. It was not overwhelming like some history books are, and there was enough information so that I could dig further on my own if I wanted to. I think it's an easy read and if you have any inclination toward history, go on, try it :D I think you will like it!
