The Quaker Faith : Friends of Love and Truth / Stuart Masters.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Masters, Stuart, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Society of Friends--History.

Society of Friends.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : T&T Clark, 2025.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

In this accessible introduction to the Quaker tradition, Stuart Masters traces the roots of the Quaker way in 17th-century English Puritanism and founder George Fox, and the role of such early leaders as James Naylor and, reflecting Quakerism's progressive views on gender, Margaret Fell. Masters then describes how the movement has developed and changed over time, producing a number of different expressions in the world today. The Quaker Faith illuminates the enduring shape and orientation of Quakerism and explores the challenges posed by this spiritual path, including those situations in which the Quaker community has failed to live up to the standards of its stated values and beliefs. The book also highlights the fascinating connections between Quakerism and the practices of other Christian churches and faith traditions and assesses what Quakers have to offer in a modern world where people are searching for spiritual meaning-and yearning for a society founded on peace, racial reconciliation, gender equality, and ecological justice.

Contents:

Introduction Part One: History and Development 1. The Roots: Quaker Foundations 2. The Branches: Quaker Diversity Part Two: Spirituality and Practice 3. The Inward: Quaker Worship and Spiritual Practice 4. The Testing: Quaker Discernment and Decision-Making 5. The Outward: Quaker Testimony Part Three: Contribution and Challenges 6. The Quaker Spiritual Journey 7. The Critical Friend: Reviewing the Quaker Experience Epilogue Glossary Bibliography Notes About the Author

ISBN:

979-88-8184-481-3

OCLC:

1552792164