The History of the Rise, Increase and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers, Vol. 2 of 2: Intermixed With Several Remarkable Occurrences (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Sewel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026671496X ISBN 13: 9780266714965

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

A vivid historical look at how early Quakers faced persecution in 17th-century England and kept their faith alive under pressure.

This volume surveys London’s harsh treatment of Quakers, detailing imprisonments, beatings, and street prayers that persisted despite danger. It highlights dramatic events in the Bull and Mouth meeting and the broader climate of fear, punishment, and resilience that shaped a growing religious movement.

• Accounts of prison hardship, fines, and confiscation of goods for refusing to attend church or swear oaths
• Descriptions of public suppression, street meetings, and the surge in attendance as persecution intensified
• Profiles of key figures and ordinary followers who kept faith and public worship alive
• Context for how Quaker beliefs and practices emerged and spread under hostile conditions

Ideal for readers of religious history and those curious about how minority movements endure in the face of authority.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026671496X
• ISBN 13: 9780266714965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 467