The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress, of the Christian People Called Quakers, Vol. 2 of 2: Intermixed With Several Remarkable Occurrences, Written Originally in Low Dutch, and Also Translat - Hardcover

Name: The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress, of the Christian People Called Quakers, Vol. 2 of 2: Intermixed With Several Remarkable Occurrences, Written Originally in Low Dutch, and Also Translat
Author: William Sewel
ISBN: 9780331634679

William Sewel

9780331634679: The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress, of the Christian People Called Quakers, Vol. 2 of 2: Intermixed With Several Remarkable Occurrences, Written Originally in Low Dutch, and Also Translat

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ISBN 10: 0331634678 ISBN 13: 9780331634679

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A historical look at early Quaker life under pressure

Discover how Quakers faced persecution in 17th‑century England, told through firsthand accounts and archival material. This edition presents a vivid portrait of a faith in motion, resilience in the face of hardship, and the daily realities of a controversial movement.

Two centuries in print reveal a people shaped by their beliefs and their courage. The narrative follows trials in London and beyond, including imprisonments, courtroom questions, and the persistence of worship in public spaces despite fierce opposition.

Eyewitness detail of prisons, fines, and searches that affected Quaker families and communities
Accounts of public preachers who spoke in the streets and faced arrest and violence
Descriptions of how faith endured when authorities sought to suppress meetings
Context for the broader story of religious dissent in early modern England

Ideal for readers interested in religious history, early modern England, and the experiences of dissenting communities seeking a voice in public life.

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