02375cam a22003133u 4500 57241 UtSlPG 20260610134323.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Sewel, William, 1653-1720 Histori van de opkomste, aanwas, en voortgang der Christenen bekend by den naam van Quakers. English The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers : Intermixed with Several Remarkable Occurrencs. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-05-31 Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers" by William Sewel is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work chronicles the emergence and development of the Quaker faith, detailing significant events and experiences of its followers as they faced persecution. It aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the Quakers' journey, emphasizing their adherence to peace and patience amidst adversity. At the start of the book, Sewel addresses the reasons for his undertaking this history, reflecting on the unrecognized struggles and remarkable resilience of the Quaker community from its inception. He emphasizes the rarity and importance of their story, outlining his lengthy process of research and compilation to capture the true essence of the faith and its followers. He sets the stage for discussing key figures, such as George Fox, and the trials they endured, establishing a foundation for understanding the Quaker principles that have guided them through centuries of challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Society of Friends -- History -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57241 98072 98072