Quaker Torch Bearers

By Various Authors

Book Overview

Quaker Torch Bearers is a book written by the Society of Friends that provides a comprehensive history of the Quaker movement and its influential figures. The book delves into the origins of the Quaker faith and its development over time, highlighting key events and individuals who shaped its beliefs and practices. The authors explore the lives of notable Quakers such as George Fox, William Penn, and John Woolman, as well as lesser-known figures who played important roles in the movement. Through their stories, readers gain insight into the Quaker commitment to social justice, equality, and nonviolence, as well as their contributions to various areas of society, including education, literature, and science. The book also examines the challenges faced by Quakers throughout history, including persecution, internal divisions, and changing social and political contexts. Overall, Quaker Torch Bearers is a rich and engaging exploration of the Quaker faith and its lasting impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432576844
• ISBN13: 9781432576844
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"