The Hicksite Quakers And Their Doctrines

By James M. Degarmo and James M. De Garmo

Book Overview

The Hicksite Quakers And Their Doctrines is a book written by James M. DeGarmo that explores the beliefs and practices of the Hicksite Quakers, a group of Quakers who split from the Orthodox Quakers in the early 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Hicksite movement, including the factors that led to the split and the key figures involved.DeGarmo examines the key doctrines of the Hicksite Quakers, including their rejection of the traditional Quaker belief in the inner light and their emphasis on social justice and reform. He also explores their views on the nature of God, the role of scripture, and the afterlife.Throughout the book, DeGarmo draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and meeting minutes to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the Hicksite Quaker movement. He also situates the Hicksite Quakers within the broader context of American religious history, highlighting their contributions to the abolitionist and women's rights movements.Overall, The Hicksite Quakers And Their Doctrines is an insightful and engaging study of an important religious movement in American 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: 1432540785
• ISBN13: 9781432540784
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"