The Friends' Library, Vol. 4: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Evans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266223206 ISBN 13: 9780266223207

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore a rich collection of Quaker journals, sermons, and memoirs that illuminate faith in action across centuries.

This volume gathers writings and life stories from members of the Religious Society of Friends, offering intimate portraits of devotion, conflict, and endurance. Readers encounter firsthand reflections on war, slavery, education, and the spiritual practices that shaped early and enduring Quaker communities. The book presents personal narratives that show how faith guided daily choices, communal discipline, and acts of mercy in difficult times.

Through detailed memoirs and doctrinal pieces, you’ll witness the practical side of faith—how believers managed trials, shared testimony, and sought peace in a turbulent world. The selections illuminate historical contexts while keeping the focus on inner growth, community, and the call to live out ethical principles.

• Personal journeys and turning points in the lives of early Quakers.
• Questions of conscience, discipline, and testimony in daily life.
• Historic episodes—war, migration, and social reform—from a faith perspective.
• Reflections on education, family, and the responsibilities of spiritual leadership.

Ideal for readers of religious history, memoirs, and those interested in the Quaker tradition and its enduring witness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266223206
• ISBN 13: 9780266223207
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 488