A Brief Discovery of Some of the Blasphemous and Seditious Principles and Practices of the People, Called Quakers presents a 17th‑century polemic that compiles excerpts and citations from prominent authors to challenge Quaker beliefs and conduct.
The book frames its material as a documentary critique, highlighting disputes over scriptural authority, church governance, and the treatment of dissent. It gathers quotations and references that argue against Quaker ideas, while tracing how these debates played out in religious and political life of the era.
- Foregrounds historical arguments about Quaker practices and beliefs
- Quotes from early writers and public figures used to challenge authority and orthodoxy
- Discussion of tolerance, persecution, and the boundaries of religious dissent
- Context for how 17th‑century readers viewed Quakerism and its leaders
Ideal for readers of religious history and early modern polemics who want a window into disputed ideas of faith, power, and conscience.