Through Flaming Sword: The Life and Legacy of George Fox - Softcover

Arthur O. Roberts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594980160 ISBN 13: 9781594980169

Publisher: Barclay Press, 2008

Synopsis

Arthur O. Roberts illuminates the passion, struggles, and legacy of a man committed to authentic Christian living at a critical time in history. George Fox, desiring a kingdom of truth and love on this side of the flaming sword of Eden, led a 17th-century spiritual awakening that attracted thousands of people people who became known as the Society of Friends (Quakers). Through Flaming Sword is both a spiritual biography of Fox and a closer look at Fox's legacy, particularly his thoughts on Christian holiness and the nature of the church. Today s restless pilgrims, troubled by the world and diligently trying to follow Jesus, will find in Fox a spirited companion for the journey.

This new book is a 50th-anniversary edition with revisions to the original work published in 1959.

About this title

About the Author:

Arthur O. Roberts is professor-at-large at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon. Roberts's other books include The Sacred Ordinary, Messengers of God: The Sensuous Side of Spirituality, and Prayers at Twilight.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barclay Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1594980160
• ISBN 13: 9781594980169
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 143