The Society Of Friends And What It Stands For

By William Whiting

Book Overview

The Society Of Friends And What It Stands For is a comprehensive book written by William Whiting about the Quaker religion, also known as the Society of Friends. The book provides a detailed insight into the history, beliefs, and practices of the Quaker faith. It covers various topics such as the origins of the religion, the role of the Bible in Quakerism, the importance of silence and meditation, the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, integrity, and equality, and the Quaker approach to social justice and activism. The book also explores the Quaker way of worship, which involves communal silence and spontaneous messages from members. It also discusses the Quaker organization and the role of women in the Society of Friends. Overall, The Society Of Friends And What It Stands For is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in learning about the Quaker religion and its values.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: 1162752041
• ISBN13: 9781162752044
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"