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100 1 _aRichardson, Dorothy M.
_q(Dorothy Miller),
_d1873-1957
245 1 4 _aThe Quakers, Past and Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-08-19
508 _aProduced by Mary Glenn Krause, Jens Sadowski, the University of Minnesota, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.
520 _a"The Quakers, Past and Present" by Dorothy M. Richardson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the origins, development, and contemporary status of the Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, within the context of mysticism and religious liberty. It discusses the foundational beliefs of Quakerism, such as the presence of the Divine Light in every individual and the significance of personal spiritual experiences over traditional religious structures. In this detailed exploration, Richardson delves into key figures like George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, and examines the challenges faced by the movement, including persecution, doctrinal debates, and social reform efforts. The book unfolds the journey of the Quakers from their emergence in England to their expansion into America, highlighting their unique methods of worship, emphasis on inner spirituality, and commitment to social causes including the abolition of slavery and promotion of women's rights. Overall, it provides an insightful analysis of how Quakerism has shaped and been shaped by the historical and cultural changes over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSociety of Friends
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57726
999 _c98555
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