The Life of Mary Dudley : Including an Account of Her Religious Engagements and Extracts From Her Letters (Classic Reprint)

Hannah Dudley

ISBN 10: 1331683823 / ISBN 13: 9781331683827

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 390 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Mary Dudley : Including an Account of Her Religious Engagements and Extracts From Her Letters (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331683823
• ISBN 13: 9781331683827
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

A compelling, real-life portrait of a seeker who moves from early doubt to steadfast faith. This edition presents the life of Mary Dudley, tracing her birth in Bristol in 1750 through her spiritual journey, conversations with friends and family, and her path to the Religious Society of Friends. It weaves in selections from her own writings, offering a window into her inner life and the era’s religious currents.

This edition invites readers to observe how devotion, trials, and community shaped a late 18th‑century reformer who sought holiness, simplicity, and steadfast courage. The narrative centers on Mary’s conversions, the influence of mentors and partners, and the lasting impact of her piety on those around her.

• See how a delicate childhood and a love of Scripture set the stage for a life of religious seeking.


• Explore Mary’s experiences across different denominations and the gradual pull toward Friends’ principles.


• Read her own words and letters that illuminate her spiritual milestones and daily discipline.


• Understand the social and familial networks that supported or challenged her journey.

Ideal for readers of religious biographies and historical letters, especially those curious about a woman’s religious awakening and the late 18th‑century Friends movement.