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Title: The Quakers, Past and Present

Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Jens Sadowski, the University
of Minnesota, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images
made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.

Summary: "The Quakers, Past and Present" by Dorothy M. Richardson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the origins, development, and contemporary status of the Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, within the context of mysticism and religious liberty. It discusses the foundational beliefs of Quakerism, such as the presence of the Divine Light in every individual and the significance of personal spiritual experiences over traditional religious structures. In this detailed exploration, Richardson delves into key figures like George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, and examines the challenges faced by the movement, including persecution, doctrinal debates, and social reform efforts. The book unfolds the journey of the Quakers from their emergence in England to their expansion into America, highlighting their unique methods of worship, emphasis on inner spirituality, and commitment to social causes including the abolition of slavery and promotion of women's rights. Overall, it provides an insightful analysis of how Quakerism has shaped and been shaped by the historical and cultural changes over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Richardson, Dorothy M. (Dorothy Miller), 1873-1957

EBook No.: 57726

Published: Aug 19, 2018

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Society of Friends

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Quakers, Past and Present

Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Jens Sadowski, the University
of Minnesota, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images
made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.

Summary: "The Quakers, Past and Present" by Dorothy M. Richardson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the origins, development, and contemporary status of the Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, within the context of mysticism and religious liberty. It discusses the foundational beliefs of Quakerism, such as the presence of the Divine Light in every individual and the significance of personal spiritual experiences over traditional religious structures. In this detailed exploration, Richardson delves into key figures like George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, and examines the challenges faced by the movement, including persecution, doctrinal debates, and social reform efforts. The book unfolds the journey of the Quakers from their emergence in England to their expansion into America, highlighting their unique methods of worship, emphasis on inner spirituality, and commitment to social causes including the abolition of slavery and promotion of women's rights. Overall, it provides an insightful analysis of how Quakerism has shaped and been shaped by the historical and cultural changes over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Richardson, Dorothy M. (Dorothy Miller), 1873-1957

EBook No.: 57726

Published: Aug 19, 2018

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Society of Friends

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.