The Story of Quakerism

By Elizabeth Braithwaite Emmott

Book Overview

The Story of Quakerism is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and beliefs of the Quaker religion. Written by Elizabeth Braithwaite Emmott, a prominent Quaker author and scholar, the book provides a detailed account of the Quaker movement from its origins in 17th century England to the present day.The book begins by exploring the life and teachings of George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement, and the early Quaker communities that emerged in England and America. It then examines the key beliefs and practices of Quakerism, including their commitment to pacifism, simplicity, and equality.Throughout the book, Emmott provides insights into the challenges and triumphs of the Quaker movement, including their struggles for religious freedom and their contributions to social justice causes such as abolitionism and women's suffrage.The Story of Quakerism is an engaging and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of religion, as well as those seeking to understand the Quaker faith and its impact on the world.1929. The publication of this book was originally undertaken by the Central Education Committee of the Society of Friends, in response to a suggestion from Lancashire and Cheshire Quarterly Meeting that a short and continuous history of their Society was a pressing need. The present edition includes a new chapter on the Great World War and some other alterations and additions, which bring the story right down to the Yearly Meeting of 1928.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: 1162617802
• ISBN13: 9781162617800
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"