A historical portrait of the Quakers, from their rise to the challenges they faced, told with care and sourced from early records.
This edition presents William Sewel’s history, originally written in Dutch and translated into English, along with a brief memoir of the author. It surveys the growth of the Christian people called Quakers and interweaves notable occurrences from their long story. The book offers a window into how early Quaker ideas spread, the people who carried them, and the social and political context of their time.
- Learn about the origins and spread of Quaker ideas in Europe and America.
- See how dissenting groups faced persecution and how leaders and communities responded.
- Explore the author’s approach, the memoir, and how the narrative connects to its sources.
- Understand the historical setting and the movement’s impact on early modern society.
Ideal for readers of religious history and those interested in early Quaker history and its recorded milestones.