Three Apostles of Quakerism: Popular Sketches of Fox, Penn and Barclay by Rhodes
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"Three Apostles of Quakerism: Popular Sketches of Fox, Penn and Barclay" by B. Rhodes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on three pivotal figures in the early Quaker movement: George Fox, William Penn, and Robert Barclay. Through biographical sketches, it aims to explore their lives, contributions to Quakerism, and the spiritual principles that characterized the Society of Friends. At the start of the book, the
author sets the stage with an introduction expressing the need for a popular understanding of Quaker history and the contributions of its early leaders. The Preface outlines Rhodes’ intent to provide an accessible overview while reflecting his genuine admiration for these figures. George Fox, described as an impassioned evangelist, faced various trials and tribulations as he sought to share his faith. William Penn is acknowledged for his more diplomatic role in shaping Quakerism, highlighted by his interactions with political powers, notably during his time as the founder of Pennsylvania. The Preface emphasizes the significance of their combined legacies in promoting a unique spiritual journey that denounced formalism and embraced direct communion with God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rhodes, Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Stoughton, John, 1807-1897 |
| Title | Three Apostles of Quakerism: Popular Sketches of Fox, Penn and Barclay |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Penn, William, 1644-1718 |
| Subject | Society of Friends |
| Subject | Fox, George, 1624-1691 |
| Subject | Barclay, Robert, 1648-1690 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48973 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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