Project Gutenberg
2015-11-03
Public domain in the USA.
88
Wilbur, Henry Watson
1851
1914
Bond, Elizabeth Powell
1841
1926
11000030
The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks
Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Library of Congress and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
"The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks" by Henry Watson Wilbur is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of Elias Hicks, a prominent figure in the Society of Friends (Quakers), exploring his spiritual journey, ministry, and the complexities surrounding his beliefs and practices within the context of his times. It delves into the details of his upbringing, his spiritual convictions, and the conflicts that arose within the religious community during his lifetime. The opening of the book introduces readers to the early life and background of Elias Hicks, illustrating his formative years in a Quaker household on Long Island. It highlights the influence of his ancestry and environment on his character and beliefs, detailing his struggles with youthful distractions and eventual commitment to a life of ministry. As the narrative unfolds, readers gain insight into Hicks' deep spiritual contemplations, his dedication to Quaker principles, and the challenges he faced in aligning his understanding of faith with the expectations of his community. The initial chapters set the stage for a profound exploration of Hicks as both a man of faith and a significant historical figure within the Quaker movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
en
Quakers -- Biography
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Hicks family
BX
Text
Browsing: Biographies
Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics
Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal
604583
604597
2024-10-21T05:30:30.469361
2023-09-21T15:12:40.795626
text/html
text/html
599435
2015-11-03T13:10:14
text/html; charset=us-ascii
522087
2015-11-03T13:10:16
text/html; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
550127
2024-10-21T05:30:41.170167
application/epub+zip
555070
2024-10-21T05:30:32.852206
application/epub+zip
255021
2024-10-21T05:30:31.465268
application/epub+zip
821737
2024-10-21T05:30:47.189153
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
767003
2024-10-21T05:30:40.157190
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
392394
2022-09-22T18:09:12.456874
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
477550
477335
2024-10-21T05:30:28.884260
2023-09-21T15:12:39.450647
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
text/plain
477497
2015-11-03T13:10:14
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
173442
2015-11-03T13:10:16
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
20465
2024-10-21T05:30:47.815144
application/rdf+xml
11911
2024-10-21T05:30:32.015230
image/jpeg
2151
2024-10-21T05:30:31.744241
image/jpeg
522304
2024-10-21T05:30:30.551234
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog