Social Service (Classic Reprint): Its Place in the Society of Friends - Couverture souple

Joshua Rowntree

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331855160 ISBN 13 : 9781331855163

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Social Service and the Society of Friends examine how a religious commitment shaped real-world action. This study traces how Quaker values once moved from inner life to public reform, offering a clear view of the book’s central idea: faith expressed through service to others strengthens both individuals and communities.

Drawing on historical debates, biographies, and social experiments, the work situates social service as an integral part of the Christian life, not a separate activity. It highlights how early Friends linked spiritual awakening with tangible acts of justice, temperance, education, and peace across colonies and in home life.

• Surveys how Quaker principles influenced governance, education, and anti-slavery efforts in colonial America.


• Profiles reformers such as John Woolman and Stephen Grellet, showing how personal faith informed public ethics.


• Discusses the relationship between fellowship, community, and effective social action.


• Considers the balance of spiritual and practical work as essential for meaningful reform.

Ideal for readers interested in religious history, social reform, and how faith movements translate into lasting civic impact.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331855160
• ISBN 13: 9781331855163
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 130
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