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Quakerism: The Basics introduces a vibrant twenty-first-century religion, tracing the evolution of the Religious Society of Friends from its origins in seventeenth-century England to a worldwide religion, balancing discussion of Quaker history, evolving beliefs and practices, and contemporary social action. An accessible and engaging introduction to the history and diverse approaches and ideas associated with the Religious Society of Friends, this book treats Quakerism as a global religion with wide geographic reach and varied beliefs that range from evangelical Christianity to non-theism, including:
Quaker values in action
Quaker history, worship, and practice
Quakerism in different regions of the world
The future of Quakerism
This thoroughly revised second edition now includes information on Quakers in Africa, Friends active engagement with electoral politics, electronic communication and online meetings, and a new appendix on Quakers in film. Quakerism: The Basics is suitable for secondary and university courses on Quakerism and comparative religion, with features including suggested readings, timelines, boxed features on special topics, a glossary, and guides to Quakers in fiction and on film. This book is also intended for individuals new to Quakers, for meeting and church study groups, and for those who want to refresh their understanding of Quakerism.
Contents
Introduction 1. Lives Led by the Spirit: Action Grounded in Faith 2. A Danger to the Nation: The First Generations of Quakerism in the Seventeenth Century 3. A Peculiar and Contradictory People: The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries 4. A Worldwide Faith in the Twentieth Century and Beyond 5. A Secret Power Among Them: Worship and Practice 6. Ministry, Mission, and Testimony 7. Convergence or Purity: Being a Quaker in the Twenty-First Century Appendix 1: Quakers in Fiction Appendix 2: Quakers on Screen
