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100 1 _aClarkson, Thomas,
_d1760-1846
245 1 2 _aA Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 :
_bTaken from a View of the Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character, of the Society of Friends
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
520 _a"A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2" by Thomas Clarkson is a detailed historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores various aspects of the Quaker way of life and beliefs, including their customs surrounding marriage, funerals, occupations, and their approach to religion and morality. In this volume, Clarkson continues to outline the unique practices and principles that define Quakerism, showcasing how their beliefs translate into everyday customs and societal interactions. The opening of this volume specifically focuses on the peculiar customs of the Quakers, starting with an in-depth discussion of their regulations regarding marriage. Clarkson highlights the historical perspectives of George Fox, who introduced guidelines that encourage transparency and harmony within marriages. He emphasizes the qualitative difference in Quaker marriages compared to those of other societal norms, noting Quakers' avoidance of formal religious ceremonies and their insistence on community involvement and parental consent. Moreover, the text begins to explore the implications of marrying outside the Quaker faith, underscoring the community’s values and challenges they face in maintaining their traditions and beliefs in a diverse society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSociety of Friends
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15261
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