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The Friends' Library, Vol. 8: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Evans

 
9780484199087: The Friends' Library, Vol. 8: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A comprehensive collection of Quaker writings, offering firsthand voices from early American and British meetings.

This edition presents journals, doctrinal treatises, and other writings to illuminate the Society of Friends.

The book gathers personal narratives, letters, and doctrinal pieces from members of the Religious Society of Friends. It documents their religious visits, meetings, and the challenges they faced, including periods of persecution and liberty discussions. Readers get a window into 18th- and early 19th-century Quaker life, faith, and practice through these primary materials.
  • Firsthand journals and letters that reveal daily life, travel, and spiritual discipline
  • Profiles and memoirs of noted Quaker ministers and contributors
  • Accounts of religious liberty, persecution, and the role of conscience
Ideal for readers of religious history, early modern social movements, and those seeking authentic Quaker perspectives.

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