Explore the core beliefs and history behind the Shaker movement as it relates to the second coming of Christ and the promise of divine guidance.
This edition offers a clear, practical exposition of the faith and daily life of the United Society of Believers. It traces how prophecies, spiritual gifts, and divine revelations shaped a religious community in America, from early revelations to organized governance, and explains how these beliefs were understood in the context of their time.
- Learn how the last days and the restoration of all things are described and interpreted within this tradition
- See how spiritual gifts and heavenly manifestations were received and recorded by early leaders
- Understand the relationship between personal devotion, communal rules, and public witness
- Discover the historical arc from persecution to organized communities and leadership structures
Ideal for readers of religious history, 19th‑century reform movements, and those curious about Shaker beliefs and their place in American spiritual life.