A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends - Couverture souple

Evans, Professor Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437447309 ISBN 13 : 9781437447309

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

""A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends"" is a historical book written by Thomas Evans in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the origins and development of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. The author explores the early history of the movement, including the life of its founder, George Fox, and the establishment of the first Friends meetings in England. Evans also delves into the core beliefs and practices of the Quaker faith, such as the belief in the inner light, pacifism, and simplicity. He also discusses the persecution and challenges faced by early Quakers, including imprisonment and fines. The book is written in a straightforward and informative style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Quakerism and the broader history of religious movements in England during the 17th century. Overall, ""A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism and its impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In tracing the history of the Christian Church from its earliest establishment, through the period of its decline, until it reached that long and dark night of apostacy, which for ages preceded the Reformation, we find, that in proportion as the life and substance of religion decayed, a multitude of ceremonies were introduced in their place, little, if at all, less onerous than the typical institutions of the Mosaic law. This has ever been the result, when the ingenuity of man has attempted to improve or adorn the simplicity of spiritual religion. There is a natural activity in the human mind, which prompts it to be busy, and can with difl Sculty submit to that self-renunciation which the Gospel enjoins. It is much easier for a professor of religion to be engaged in the performance of rites and ceremonies, than to yield his heart an entire sacrifice to God. Objects presented to the mind through the mediuin of the natural senses, produce a powerful impression, and are more easily apprehended, than those truths which are addressed to the intellectual faculties only, and are designed to subdue and control the wayward passions of the human heart. It is not surprising, therefore, that instead of that worship of the Almighty Father, which is in Spirit and in Truth, and which requires the subjection of the will and activity of man, and the prostration of the whole soul in reverent humility before God, a routine of ceremonies and forms should have been substituted, calculated to strike the eye and the ear with admiration.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437447309
• ISBN 13: 9781437447309
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 60
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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