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Available
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Publication
Oxford University Press, USA (2008), Paperback, 144 pages
ISBN
0199206791 / 9780199206797
Other editions
The Quakers : a very short introduction by Pink Dandelion (Paperback)
The Quakers : a very short introduction by Pink Dandelion (Paper Book)
The Quakers : a very short introduction by Pink Dandelion (Paperback)
Description
The Quakers are a fascinating religious group both in their origins and in the variety of reinterpretations of the faith since. This book charts the history of Quakerism and its present-day diversity, and outlines its approach to worship belief, theology and language, and ecumenism.
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LibraryThing member dukefan86
I liked this quick overview of Quakerism, especially since my UU Covenant Groups is planning a visit to a Friends Meeting in Durham soon. This book gave a history of the Quakers, as well as a good description of the differences between Evangelical, Conservative, and Liberal Quakers.
A while back, I
One of the surprises I learned is that Quakerism is on the rise in Africa as well as Central and South America.
A while back, I
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took the online Belief-O-Matic quiz on beliefnet.com, and I was surprised at the time to learn that "Liberal Quaker" was high on my list. Now I understand why.One of the surprises I learned is that Quakerism is on the rise in Africa as well as Central and South America.
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