An Introduction to Quakerism (Introduction to Religion) - Hardcover

Dandelion, Pink

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521841119 ISBN 13: 9780521841115

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive introduction to Quakerism which balances a history of the theology of the Quakers or Friends with an overview of present day practice. It charts the growth of the Quaker movement through the 1650s and 1660s, its different theological emphasis in the eighteenth century, and the schisms of the nineteenth century which resulted in the range of Quaker traditions found around the world today. The book focuses in particular on notions of 'endtime', 'spiritual intimacy', and what counts as 'the world' as key areas of theological change. The second half of the book uses extracts from Quaker texts to highlight differences in belief and approach between the different traditions and analyses their future prospects. The book is generously illustrated and includes numerous diagrams to help the reader. Undergraduate and graduate students will find this an essential introduction to the Quaker movement.

About this title

Book Description:

This comprehensive introduction to Quakerism balances a history of the theology of the movement with an overview of present day practice. It charts Quaker history across three and a half centuries including the schisms of the nineteenth century which resulted in the range of Quaker traditions found worldwide today.

About the Author:

Pink Dandelion is Programme Leader, Centre for Postgraduate Quaker Studies at Woodbrooke Quaker Studies Centre and Honorary Professor in Quaker Studies at the University of Birmingham.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521841119
• ISBN 13: 9780521841115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 294