Sketch of the Rise of the Religious Society of Friends: Their Doctrines and Discipline (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover a clear guide to the early Friends’ faith, worship, and church order that shaped a lasting religious community.
This accessible volume presents the core beliefs and disciplined practices of the Society of Friends. It explains how members seek divine guidance through the Holy Spirit, maintain spiritual unity, and approach ministry and governance without a formal priesthood. Readers will see how meetings at every level—monthly, quarterly, and yearly—work together to support members, care for the poor, and apply a practical code of discipline.
- Understand the emphasis on immediate spiritual experience and the presence of Christ within believers
- Learn how the Friends organize their meetings, responsibilities, and accountability without hierarchical control
- Explore how discipline, restoration, and elder oversight function across the community
- See how the movement connects scripture, tradition, and living faith in everyday practice
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introduction to the origins and beliefs of the Society of Friends, a Christian group founded in the 17th century. The author provides an in-depth look at the history and evolution of the doctrine of the Society of Friends since their formation, as well as how these doctrines and practices came to be. The book includes a wealth of primary source material, such as writings from early Friends. Overall, this is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Society of Friends or in the study of Christianity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331557609_0
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