Shakerism Or The Romance Of A Religion

By J M Phillippi

Book Overview

Shakerism Or The Romance Of A Religion is a non-fiction book written by J. M. Phillippi. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Shaker religion, which originated in the 18th century in England and later spread to the United States. The author explores the history, beliefs, practices, and customs of the Shakers, who were known for their unique way of life, including celibacy, communal living, and ecstatic worship. The book also delves into the social and cultural context of the Shaker movement, including its impact on American society and its relationship with other religious groups. The author examines the reasons for the decline of the Shaker religion, which saw a significant decrease in membership in the 20th century. Overall, Shakerism Or The Romance Of A Religion provides a fascinating insight into a unique religious movement that has had a lasting impact on American culture and history.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: 1162762071
• ISBN13: 9781162762074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"