Quakerism and Its Application to Some Modern Problems: Based on a Course of Lectures on Quaker Ideals, Given at Woolman School for Social and Religious Education (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

O. Edward Janney

9780483073920: Quakerism and Its Application to Some Modern Problems: Based on a Course of Lectures on Quaker Ideals, Given at Woolman School for Social and Religious Education (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 048307392X ISBN 13: 9780483073920

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a practical guide to living out Quaker ideals in today’s world.

This book adapts the core messages of Quakerism to modern problems, offering clear principles for faith, family, education, and public life.

In accessible lectures and reflections, the author shows how love for God and neighbors can shape daily choices—at home, in schools, and in civic life. It blends spiritual insight with real-world guidance, inviting readers to consider how quiet integrity, personal responsibility, and peaceful action can address today’s social challenges.

Understand the core beliefs that define Quaker practice, including immediate divine guidance and lived Christianity.
Explore how family life, health, and sanitation relate to personal and public well-being.
Learn about education, temperance, and the role of religion in shaping character and citizenship.
Examine the peace tradition in action, from anti-war perspectives to relief work and reconciliation.

This edition speaks to modern readers seeking a thoughtful, action-oriented faith. Ideal for readers of religious history, ethics, and social reform who want a clear framework for living out their beliefs.

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