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William Penn : a radical, conservative Quaker / J. William Frost.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Circulating Collection F152.2 .F94 2024
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Frost, J. William (Jerry William), author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Penn, William, 1644-1718--Religion.
- Penn, William.
- Quakers--Pennsylvania--Biography.
- Quakers.
- Quakers--Pennsylvania--History--17th century.
- Quakers--Pennsylvania--History--18th century.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 237 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- "Investigates the religious life of William Penn, and his importance to the history of Quakers and early Pennsylvania"-- Provided by publisher.
- "While many recognize William Penn as the founder of Pennsylvania and a defender of religious liberty, much less is known about Penn as a man of faith. This wide-ranging history examines Penn as a deeply religious man who experienced personal triumph and success as well as tragedy and failure. After an introduction to Penn and his times, J. William Frost explores various aspects of Penn's faith, including his conversion, service within the Society of Friends, moral teachings, and advocacy for toleration in England and religious freedom in Pennsylvania. He examines Penn as a figure whose contradictions reflect, at least in part, his turbulent times. This intriguing history fills significant gaps in writings about Penn - particularly concerning Penn's faith and its intersection with his work as a statesman and politician. It will be of interest to those interested in William Penn, the history of Quakerism, and the history of religion in America." -- Adapted from publisher's description.
- Contents:
- Introducing William Penn
- Convinced
- The dissident Quakers
- The business of Quaker meeting
- The Quaker quest for religious liberty
- Moralist
- Preacher
- William Penn in myth and history
- Afterthoughts : the enigmatic Mr. Penn.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Gemmill fund bookplate.
- ISBN:
- 9780271097770
- 0271097779
- OCLC:
- 1424739778
- Publisher Number:
- 40032499499
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