The Inner Light in the History and Present Problems of the Society of Friends (Classic Reprint): The Historical Lecture Delivered at North Carolina Yearly Meeting on Eighth Month, the Eighth, 1945 - Couverture souple
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Explore the history of the inner guidance that shaped Quaker faith and practice.
This study examines how the Inner Light moved through Quaker thought, and how later currents both clarified and challenged its central role.
The book traces two broad influences that altered early Quaker ideas. It looks at Quietism, which limited the ways the Spirit could act and restricted worship, fellowship, and action. It also examines Evangelicalism, which shifted emphasis to a defined creed, outward Bible authority, and a focus on spiritual renewal. Through historical analysis and thoughtful examples, the work shows how these movements reshaped how Friends understood guidance, faith, and conduct.- How the balance between inward guidance and outward forms evolved in Quaker history
- The rise of Quietist limitations and their effects on worship and mission
- How Evangelical emphasis on Bible authority and conversion changed Quaker life
- Where the Inner Light and Jesus’ teachings intersected within these shifts
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the concept of the Inner Light, a central tenet of Quakerism. The author traces the development of this doctrine from its origins in the teachings of George Fox, through its modification by Quietism and Evangelicalism, to its present-day status. The book argues that the Inner Light represents a radical departure from traditional Christian beliefs about the nature of salvation and the role of the individual in the religious experience. The author argues that the Inner Light doctrine is a powerful force for good in the world, and it provides a unique perspective on the human condition. It is a well-researched and thought-provoking work that will be of interest to scholars of religion, history, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Quakerism and its place in the broader Christian tradition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243336395_0
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