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The Message and Mission of Quakerism
1912 115 pages
William Charles Braithwaite
The Message and Mission of Quakerism
by Henry T Hodgkin, William C. Braithwaite
It is with great diffidence that we from England venture to speak to the American Yearly Meetings. Our circumstances and the problems we have to face are often so different that it would be presumptuous in us to feel that we had advice on matters of detail that would deserve very great attention from you. But when it comes to our common history and to the common inheritance we have in the principles and faith of the Society of Friends, we may speak freely... (
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The beginnings of Quakerism
1912 562 p.
Braithwaite, William C. (William Charles), 1862-1922
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The beginnings of Quakerism 1912
Braithwaite, William C. (William Charles), 1862-1922
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D. Ackroyd
5.0 out of 5 stars A new viewpoint
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2012
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This is the best book I have ever read about the early days of Quakers. As a Quaker it showed me
- how much things had changed from the beginning of Quakerism, above all it starkly reveals just
- how much horror had to be endured by early Friends and how easy we have it now.
It is not only a factual book but sets one off on trails of discovery, which you might not even have considered. It is not only an invaluable companion it is a mine of information. If you don't want see things more clearly then keep well away from this book; if you want to explore then use it as a starting point.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2017
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A good guide but a good knowledge of the Quakers is required
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Spiritual guidance in the experience of the Society of Friends 1909
Braithwaite, William C. (William Charles), 1862-1922
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Topics: Society of Friends, Spiritual direction, Society of Friends -- Doctrinal and controversial works
This is an account, from the original sources, of the early history of Quakerism, founded in England at the time of the Puritan revolution and the struggle for religious liberty.
It is in part an account of its founder, George Fox, son of a weaver and apprentice to a shoemaker, whose learning extended little further than the pages of the Bible, but whose complete possession by this fresh truth transcended limitations of birth, health, education or occupation.
It is also the account of Fox's disciples: James Naylor, William Dewsbury, Richard Farnsworth, Margaret Fell, and others who carried the word on as the movement gained force - of their conversion, their strength of conviction, and the punishments they were frequently forced to endure by those whom their faith outraged. (less)
