An Introduction to Quakerism - Couverture rigide

Dandelion, Pink

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521841119 ISBN 13 : 9780521841115

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

An Introduction to Quakerism An introduction to Quaker history, theology and practice that addresses the diversity of Quakerism today. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a comprehensive introduction to Quakerism which balances a history of the theology of the Quakers or Friends with an overview of present day practice. It charts the growth of the Quaker movement through the 1650s and 1660s, its different theological emphasis in the eighteenth century, and the schisms of the nineteenth century which resulted in the range of Quaker traditions found around the world today. The book focuses in particular on notions of 'endtime', 'spiritual intimacy', and what counts as 'the world' as key areas of theological change. The second half of the book uses extracts from Quaker texts to highlight differences in belief and approach between the different traditions and analyses their future prospects. The book is generously illustrated and includes numerous diagrams to help the reader. Undergraduate and graduate students will find this an essential introduction to the Quaker movement.

Revue de presse

'With the prospect that Quakerism, given its current numerical decline, could disappear from Britain by around 2032, the need to tell the story of this remarkable religious tradition is self-evident. In An Introduction to Quakerism, Pink Dandelion combines a historical record with a subtle promotion of the tradition's idiosyncrasies, which may yet contribute to its renewal here.' Church Times

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521841119
• ISBN 13: 9780521841115
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 294