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The A to Z of the Friends (Quakers)

Author : Margery Post Abbott
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810856110
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (561 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of the Friends (Quakers) written by Margery Post Abbott and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While widely known and admired, Quakers are too often known only superficially. The A to Z of the Friends (Quakers) clears up these superficialities by digging deeper into the Society's past and present. The dictionary's numerous cross-referenced entries describe its origins and history, its current situation in many different countries, basic concepts and practices, and views on important contemporary issues, as well as leading figures and founders. The chronology shows the Society's progression over time, and the bibliography points the way to further reading."--BOOK JACKET.

Historical Dictionary of the Friends (Quakers)

Author : Margery Post Abbott
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810870886
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Friends (Quakers) written by Margery Post Abbott and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern reputation of Friends in the United States and Europe is grounded in the relief work they have conducted in the presence and aftermath of war. Friends (also known as Quakers) have coordinated the feeding and evacuation of children from war zones around the world. They have helped displaced persons without regard to politics. They have engaged in the relief of suffering in places as far-flung as Ireland, France, Germany, Ethiopia, Egypt, China, and India. Their work was acknowledged with the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947 to the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and the Friends Service Council of Great Britain. More often, however, Quakers live, worship, and work quietly, without seeking public attention for themselves. Now, the Friends are a truly worldwide body and are recognized by their Christ-centered message of integrity and simplicity, as well as their nonviolent stance and affirmation of the belief that all people—women as well as men—may be called to the ministry. The expanded second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Friends (Quakers) relates the history of the Friends through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on concepts, significant figures, places, activities, and periods. This book is an excellent access point for scholars and students, who will find the overviews and sources for further research provided by this book to be enormously helpful.

The Quakers in America

Author : Thomas D. Hamm
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231123620
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book The Quakers in America written by Thomas D. Hamm and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Quakers in America is a multifaceted history of the Religious Society of Friends and a fascinating study of its culture and controversies today. Lively vignettes of Conservative, Evangelical, Friends General Conference, and Friends United meetings illuminate basic Quaker theology and reflect the group's diversity while also highlighting the fundamental unity within the religion. Quaker culture encompasses a rich tradition of practice even as believers continue to debate whether Quakerism is necessarily Christian, where religious authority should reside, how one transmits faith to children, and how gender and sexuality shape religious belief and behavior. Praised for its rich insight and wide-ranging perspective, The Quakers in America is a penetrating account of an influential, vibrant, and often misunderstood religious sect. Known best for their long-standing commitment to social activism, pacifism, fair treatment for Native Americans, and equality for women, the Quakers have influenced American thought and society far out of proportion to their relatively small numbers. Whether in the foreign policy arena (the American Friends Service Committee), in education (the Friends schools), or in the arts (prominent Quakers profiled in this book include James Turrell, Bonnie Raitt, and James Michener), Quakers have left a lasting imprint on American life. This multifaceted book is a concise history of the Religious Society of Friends; an introduction to its beliefs and practices; and a vivid picture of the culture and controversies of the Friends today. The book opens with lively vignettes of Conservative, Evangelical, Friends General Conference, and Friends United meetings that illuminate basic Quaker concepts and theology and reflect the group's diversity in the wake of the sectarian splintering of the nineteenth century. Yet the book also examines commonalities among American Friends that demonstrate a fundamental unity within the religion: their commitments to worship, the ministry of all believers, decision making based on seeking spiritual consensus rather than voting, a simple lifestyle, and education. Thomas Hamm shows that Quaker culture encompasses a rich tradition of practice even as believers continue to debate a number of central questions: Is Quakerism necessarily Christian? Where should religious authority reside? Is the self sacred? How does one transmit faith to children? How do gender and sexuality shape religious belief and behavior? Hamm's analysis of these debates reveals a vital religion that prizes both unity and diversity.

The Heart of Friends

Author : Glenn Leppert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735464602
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (646 download)

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Download or read book The Heart of Friends written by Glenn Leppert and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even though the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) began as a Christian movement, and even though their positive impact on culture and society was quite significant, relative to their size, there is very little public awareness of Quakerism today. Little is known of historical contributions of the Friends movement, and even less is known about the Christian beliefs that drove those actions. This book seeks to fill this gap in awareness, by providing an accessible introduction to Quaker history and beliefs from an evangelical Christan perspective. Academically rigorous and historically comprehensive, while still an accessible and entertaining read, it is a must-have for scholars, pastors, students, or anyone else seeking to understand the Christian foundation and heartbeat of Quakerism.

Quakerism, a Study Guide on the Religious Society of Friends

Author : Leonard S. Kenworthy
Publisher : Conran Octopus
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
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Download or read book Quakerism, a Study Guide on the Religious Society of Friends written by Leonard S. Kenworthy and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1981 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Quakerism, Its Legacy, and Its Relevance for Gandhian Research

Author : Satish Sharma
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527505073
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Quakerism, Its Legacy, and Its Relevance for Gandhian Research written by Satish Sharma and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This elaborate book explores Quakerism, its legacy, and its relevance for Gandhian research. The topics covered here include the historical circumstances, conditions, and thought that led to the birth of Quakerism; the seeds and history of the movement; the themes, principles, and practices of the sect; and the aid, change, reform, and conciliation efforts Quakers made to make people, communities, and nations more tolerant, problem-free, and united. As such, the book will appeal to scholars, planners, policy-makers, and practitioners concerned with the boundaries of liberties, freedoms, pacifism, peace, and justice across people, communities, and nations.

Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States

Author : George Thomas Kurian
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442244321
Total Pages : 2849 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States written by George Thomas Kurian and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 2849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United States—from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art—from decorative arts and film to music and literature—evangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more. The first volume opens with introductory essays that provide snapshots of Christianity in the U.S. from pre-colonial times to the present, as well as a statistical profile and a timeline of key dates and events. Entries are organized from A to Z. The final volume closes with essays exploring impressions of Christianity in the United States from other faiths and other parts of the world, as well as a select yet comprehensive bibliography. Appendices help readers locate entries by thematic section and author, and a comprehensive index further aids navigation.

Quaker Biographies

Author : Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) Book Committee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quaker Biographies written by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) Book Committee and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Quaker Women, 1800-1920

Author : Robynne Rogers Healey
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 0271096241
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Quaker Women, 1800-1920 written by Robynne Rogers Healey and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An interdisciplinary investigation of nineteenth-century Quaker women's cultural challenges, historical landmarks, and gender transgressions. Explores the dynamic ways that Quaker women were active agents of social and cultural change within multiple contexts"--

Founded by Friends

Author : John William Oliver
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810858183
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (581 download)

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Download or read book Founded by Friends written by John William Oliver and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no surprise that Friends pioneered on race and gender issues, it is less well known that most trustees at early Johns Hopkins were Friends or more women ministers came from a Quaker school at the turn of the 20th century than any other institution. This book overthrows stereotypes about religion in education with data about interactions between Friends, Holiness, liberalism, and other currents. Azusa Pacific, Barclay, Bryn Mawr, Cornell, Earlham, Friends, George Fox, Guilford, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, Malone, Swarthmore, Whittier, William Penn, and Wilmington cover the gamut in academia. Founded by Friends explains why Quakers founded 15 colleges and universities and how and why these changed over time. It notes how these schools are informed by, and in most cases shaped by, a Quaker heritage. For students of race, gender, and peace studies in higher education, this book, funded by Azusa Pacific, Bryn Mawr, Cornell, Earlham, Guilford, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, and Swarthmore, will be a centerpiece for your collection.

A Convergent Model of Renewal

Author : C Wess Daniels
Publisher : James Clarke & Company
ISBN 13 : 0227904850
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book A Convergent Model of Renewal written by C Wess Daniels and published by James Clarke & Company. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A Convergent Model of Renewal' addresses a perceived crisis for faith traditions. How do we continue to value tradition while allowing for innovative and contextual expressions of faith to emerge? How do we foster deeper participation and decentralisation of power rather than entrenched institutionalism? Drawing on insights from contemporary philosophy, contextual theology, and participatory culture, C. Wess Daniels calls for a revitalisation of faith traditions. Here he proposes a model that holds together both tradition and innovation in ways that foster participatory change. This convergent model of renewal is then applied to two case studies based in the Quaker tradition: one from the early part of the tradition and the second from aninnovative community today. The model, however, is capable of being implemented and adapted by communities with various faith backgrounds.

The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Pink Dandelion
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199206791
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction written by Pink Dandelion and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Quakers are a fascinating religious group both in their origins and in the variety of reinterpretations of the faith since. This Very Short Introduction charts the history of Quakerism and its present-day diversity, and outlines its approach to worship, belief, theology and language, and ecumenism.

Finding List of the Apprentices' Library Established and Maintained by the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York

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Author : General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York. Apprentices' Library
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
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Finding List of the Free Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York

Author : General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York. Free Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
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Download or read book Finding List of the Free Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York written by General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York. Free Library and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Author : General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York. Free Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
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Download or read book Finding List of the Apprentices' Library ... written by General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York. Free Library and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Writing Home

Author : Emma Alderson
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 1684481961
Total Pages : 549 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book Writing Home written by Emma Alderson and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing Home is the critically annotated correspondence of Emma Alderson, an 1840s immigrant from England to Ohio, mingling details of daily life with observations on slavery, American customs, religious communities, the impending war with Mexico, and more. Ending with Alderson's death in 1847, the letters formed the basis for Mary Howitt's popular children's book Our Cousins in Ohio (1849).

The Quakers

Author : Hugh S. Barbour
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 0313228167
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book The Quakers written by Hugh S. Barbour and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1988-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survey of the Quaker movement from 1650 to 1987 for those seeking to understand the origins and evolution of the Society of Friends. Part Two provides biographies of those people whose lives and actions particularly shaped American Quakerism.