George Fox: The Journal

by George Fox

Other authorsNigel Smith (Editor), Nigel Smith (Contributor)
Paperback, 1999

Status

Available

Call number

289.6092

Collection

Publication

Penguin Classics (1999), Paperback, 576 pages

Description

George Fox was the founder of the Society of Friends, and his journal, written during his incarceration, is the central document of Quakerism. This book, written in a style of simplicity and lucidity, describes Fox's religious conversion, his visions, and the persecution of the early Quakers. This is an edited and annotated edition of the journals, incorporating a wide range of recent discoveries about the early history of Quakerism, which has considerable bearing on the way Fox's book was posthumously asssembled.

User reviews

LibraryThing member 3wheeledlibrarian
First, a head's up. This text is available from Project Gutenberg, including Jones' very informative notes.

I have given this five stars because it has really shaken me and affirmed my understanding of humanity. While I am not a Quaker, I do believe deeply in the ability of each and every person to
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communicate and be instructed by God. I highly recommend this book for both seekers and believers. Prepare to be impressed with the strength and the courage of this Saint.
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Written with the help of his son-in-law

Language

Original publication date

1694

Physical description

576 p.; 7.72 inches

ISBN

0140433996 / 9780140433999
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