Quakerism

Abbott, Margery Post/ Abbott, Carl

ISBN 10: 0367191628 / ISBN 13: 9780367191627

Published by Routledge, 2020

About this Item

192 pages. 7.00x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quakerism
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367191628
• ISBN 13: 9780367191627
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.38 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Quakerism: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the history and diverse approaches and ideas associated with the Religious Society of Friends. This small religion incorporates a wide geographic spread and varied beliefs that range from evangelical Christians to non-theists. Topics covered include:

• Quaker values in action
• The first generations of Quakerism
• Quakerism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
• Belief and activism
• Worship and practice
• Quakerism around the world
• The future of Quakerism.

With helpful features including suggested readings, timelines, a glossary, and a guide to Quakers in fiction, this book is an ideal starting point for students and scholars approaching Quakerism for the first time as well as those interested in deepening their understanding.

About the Author

Margery Post Abbott is a member of the Multnomah Meeting in Portland, Oregon and an independent scholar who has published widely on Quaker belief and practice.

Carl Abbott is a member of the Multnomah Meeting and Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University, USA.