Living the peace testimony : the legacy of Howard and Anna Brinton

by Anthony Manousos

Pamphlet, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

CP 372/2

Tags

Quaker biography, peace, social concerns, pacifism, history

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Publication

Wallingford, Pa. : Pendle Hill Publications, c2004.

Subjects

Pacifism Religious aspects Society of Friends
Quakers United States Biography

ISBN

0875743722 / 9780875743721

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Manousos explains the formative roles of Howard and Anna Brinton in 20th century American Quakerism in this biography. Howard Brinton's prolific writings educated Friends about Quaker theology, practice, history, and testimony; he articulated the theological basis for Quaker pacifism and social
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 activism that is still fundamental to Friends. The Brintons led Pendle Hill for many years and worked for peace with the American Friends Service committee. This pamphlet is interesting and informative.
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CP 372/2

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