A Concise Account Of The Religious Society Of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers: Embracing A Sketch Of Their Christian Doctrines And Practices

""A Concise Account Of The Religious Society Of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers"" is a book written by Thomas Evans that provides a brief overview of the beliefs and practices of the Quaker faith. The book covers the history of the Quaker movement, including its origins in England in the 17th century, and its spread to other parts of the world. It also delves into the Quaker approach to worship, which emphasizes silence and the inner voice of God, and the importance of social justice and peace. The book includes a discussion of Quaker beliefs about God, the Bible, and the role of the individual in the community. Overall, ""A Concise Account Of The Religious Society Of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers"" offers a comprehensive introduction to the Quaker faith for those who are interested in learning more about this unique religious tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Thomas W. Evans was chair of the trustees at Teachers College, where he also served as an adjunct professor of education and administration. His books include The School in the Home and Mentors. A graduate of Columbia Law School, his legal publications include Admissions Practice and the PLI series on Nuclear Litigation (editor and co-author). Evans' knowledge of politics stems largely from his years with the Mudge Rose firm (once known as Nixon Mudge), where he was a senior litigator and (for a decade) managing partner. Quite apart from his professional duties, he oversaw the 1968 New Hampshire primary and set up a national grass roots citizens' organization. Richard Nixon described Evans to historian Theodore White as one of three men who convinced Nixon to run for the presidency again in 1968.

While Evans never served in the Nixon administration, he was counsel to the Points of Light Foundation under Bush (41) and for eight years chair of the White House's national symposium on partnerships in education under Reagan. He consulted with officials of the Clinton administration about educational reform, and, locally, served on commissions under Mayors Koch and Dinkins.