Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650-1920

An illuminating collection of work by members of the Religious Society of Friends.

Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse community of Friends, some of whom are little remembered even among Quakers today. It gives a balanced overview of Quaker history, spanning the globe from its origins to missionary work, and explores daily life, beliefs, perspectives, movements within the community, and activism throughout the world. It is an exceptional contribution to contemporary understanding of religious thought.

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Author: Thomas D. Hamm
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 01/25/2011
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.73h x 5.13w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780143106319
ISBN10: 0143106317
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Quaker
- Religion | History
- Literary Collections | American | General

About the Author
Thomas D. Hamm is a professor of history and the archivist/curator of the Friends Collection at Earlham College. A native of New Castle, Indiana, he received his PhD in history from Indiana University in 1985. After teaching for two years at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, he joined the Earlham faculty. He is the author of numerous works on Quaker history.