The Spirit Of The Quakers

Author : Geoffrey Durham
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300175011

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Who are the Quakers, what do they believe, and what do they practice? The Religious Society of Friends--also known as Quakers---believes that everyone can have a direct experience of God. Quakers express this in a unique form of worship that inspires them to work for change in themselves and in the world. In "The Spirit of the Quakers," Geoffrey Durham, himself a Friend, explains Quakerism through quotations from writings that cover 350 years, from the beginnings of the movement to the present day.Peace and equality are major themes in the book, but readers will also find thought-provoking passages on the importance of action for social change, the primacy of truth, the value of simplicity, the need for a sense of community, and much more. The quoted texts convey a powerful religious impulse, courage in the face of persecution, the warmth of human relationships, and dedicated perseverance in promoting just causes. The extended quotations have been carefully selected from well-known Quakers such as George Fox, William Penn, John Greenleaf Whittier, Elizabeth Fry and John Woolman, as well as many contemporary Friends. Together with Geoffrey Durham's enlightening and sympathetic introductions to the texts, the extracts from these writers form an engaging, often moving guide to this accessible and open-hearted religious faith.

Author : Angelina Conti
Publisher : Quaker Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 188830586X

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Spirit Rising by Angelina Conti Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Durham
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300167368

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The Spirit of the Quakers by Geoffrey Durham Pdf

Who are the Quakers, what do they believe, and what do they practice? The Religious Society of Friends—also known as Quakers-—believes that everyone can have a direct experience of God. Quakers express this in a unique form of worship that inspires them to work for change in themselves and in the world. In The Spirit of the Quakers, Geoffrey Durham, himself a Friend, explains Quakerism through quotations from writings that cover 350 years, from the beginnings of the movement to the present day. Peace and equality are major themes in the book, but readers will also find thought-provoking passages on the importance of action for social change, the primacy of truth, the value of simplicity, the need for a sense of community, and much more. The quoted texts convey a powerful religious impulse, courage in the face of persecution, the warmth of human relationships, and dedicated perseverance in promoting just causes. The extended quotations have been carefully selected from well-known Quakers such as George Fox, William Penn, John Greenleaf Whittier, Elizabeth Fry and John Woolman, as well as many contemporary Friends. Together with Geoffrey Durham's enlightening and sympathetic introductions to the texts, the extracts from these writers form an engaging, often moving guide to this accessible and open-hearted religious faith.

Author : Margery Post Abbott,Carl Abbott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780429575303

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Quakerism: The Basics by Margery Post Abbott,Carl Abbott Pdf

Quakerism: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the history and diverse approaches and ideas associated with the Religious Society of Friends. This small religion incorporates a wide geographic spread and varied beliefs that range from evangelical Christians to non-theists. Topics covered include: Quaker values in action The first generations of Quakerism Quakerism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Belief and activism Worship and practice Quakerism around the world The future of Quakerism. With helpful features including suggested readings, timelines, a glossary, and a guide to Quakers in fiction, this book is an ideal starting point for students and scholars approaching Quakerism for the first time as well as those interested in deepening their understanding.

Author : Marcelle Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0997060409

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Our Life Is Love by Marcelle Martin Pdf

Our Life is Love describes the transformational spiritual journey of the first Quakers, who turned to the Light of Christ within and allowed it to be their guide. Many Friends today use different language, but are still called to make the same journey. In our time people seeking deeper access to the profound teachings of Christianity want more than just beliefs, they want direct experience. Focusing on ten elements of the spiritual journey, this book is a guide to a Spirit-filled life that affects this world. Quakers in the seventeenth century and today provide examples of people and communities living in the midst of the world whose radical understanding of Christ's teachings led them to become powerful agents of social change. The book offers a simple, clear explanation of the spiritual journey that is suitable not only for Quakers, but for all Christians, and for seekers wanting to better understand our spiritual experience and the fullness of God's call to us. The book would make an excellent focus for study groups. Marcelle Martin has led workshops at retreat centers and Quaker meetings across the United States. She served for four years as the resident Quaker Studies teacher at Pendle Hill and was a core teacher in the School of the Spirit program, The Way of Ministry. She is the author of the Pendle Hill pamphlets Invitation to a Deeper Communion and Holding One Another in the Light. In 2013 she was the Mullen Writing Fellow at Earlham School of Religion while working on this book.

Author : J. Brent Bill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000087904862

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Imagination & Spirit by J. Brent Bill Pdf

A collection of essays, fiction, devotional works, and other writings by Quaker authors from the second half of the 20th century.

Author : David Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0983498059

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A Quaker Prayer Life by David Johnson Pdf

A Quaker prayer life arises from a life of continuing daily attentiveness. The first generation of Quakers followed a covenant with God, based on assidious obedience to the promptings of the Inward Light. This process did not require the established churches, priests or liturgies. Quaker prayer then became a practice of patient waiting in silence. Prayer is a conscious choice to seek God, in whatever form that Divine Presence speaks to each of us, moment to moment. The difficulties we experience in inward prayer are preparation for our outward lives. Each time we return to the centre in prayer we are modelling how to live our lives; each time we dismiss the internal intrusions we are strengthening that of God within us and denying the role of the Self; every time we turn to prayer and to God we are seeking an increase in the measure of Light in our lives. David Johnson is a Member of Queensland Regional Meeting of the Australia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. David is a geologist with both industry and academic experience, and wrote The Geology of Australia, specifically for the general public. He has a long commitment to nonviolence and opposing war and the arms trade, and has worked with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. David delivered the 2005 Backhouse Lecture to Australia Yearly Meeting on Peace is a Struggle. He was part of the work to establish the Silver Wattle Quaker Centre in Australia in 2010, and is Co-Director of the Centre for 2013-14.

Author : HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780060578725

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Quaker Spirituality by HarperCollins Spiritual Classics Pdf

Simplicity in forms of worship, opposition to violence, and the importance of compassionate living and thoughtful listening are hallmarks of the spirituality of the Quakers. From their beginnings in seventeenth–century England to today, the Friends have attempted to live out their belief in the presence of God's spirit within their hearts. This book features the writings of some of the most influential and inspirational Quaker thinkers –– George Fox, John Woolman, Caroline Stephen, Thomas Kelly, and others –– providing a vivid portrait of the beautiful, simple spirituality of the Quakers.

Author : David W. McFadden,Claire Gorfinkel,Sergei Nikitin
Publisher : Intentional Productions
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0964804255

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Constructive Spirit by David W. McFadden,Claire Gorfinkel,Sergei Nikitin Pdf

Author : Paul Buckley,Stephen Angell
Publisher : Earlham College Bookstore
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1879117169

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The Quaker Bible Reader by Paul Buckley,Stephen Angell Pdf

Thirteen Quakers look at portions of Scripture, describe what they find, and how they found it in order to encourage every Friend to engage the Bible ." . . by entering into a dialogue with this ancient book, exploring your own assumptions about God, and deepening your relationship with the divine."

Author : Jim Pym
Publisher : Random House
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781407080734

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Listening To The Light by Jim Pym Pdf

Quakers have long been respected for their simplicity, integrity, truthfulness, non violence and undestanding of the need for silence. This inspirational little book explores Quaker values and shows how - even if we are not members of the Society of Friends - we can bring Quaker practices and ideals into our everyday lives and relationships with others. Including a fascinating chapter on how to use the tools of Quakerism in a business context, there is also much helpful advice on how to slow down, still the mind and 'let the heart create for us'.

Author : Walter R. Williams
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789123418

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The Rich Heritage of Quakerism by Walter R. Williams Pdf

In this book, which was first published in 1962, Walter R. Williams presents a picture of the courage, faith, devotion, and sacrifice that have been displayed throughout the history of Quakerism. Biographical sketches of Quaker leaders challenge the reader to Christian integrity and selfless service. The principles of Quakerism and their influence on society are evident in this carefully researched history of the movement.

Author : Pink Dandelion
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191578649

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The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction by Pink Dandelion Pdf

The Quakers are a fascinating religious group both in their origins and in the variety of reinterpretations of the faith since. Emerging from the social unrest of the English civil war, the Quakers have gone on to have an influence way beyond their numbers: be it their continued stance against war or their pioneering work against slavery. At the same time, Quakers maintain a distinctive worship method to achieve the direct encounter with God which has been at the heart of the movement since its beginning. This book charts the history of Quakerism and its present-day diversity, and outlines its approach to worship, belief, theology and language, and ecumenism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Australia
Publisher : Interactive Publications Pty Ltd
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780975157961

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Advices & Queries by Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Australia Pdf

Advices and queries designed to challenge and inspire Australian Quakers in their personal lives and in their life as a religious community.

Author : Philip Gulley
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307955807

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Living the Quaker Way by Philip Gulley Pdf

A Publishers Weekly “Top 10 in Religion” selection. “This is nothing less than the gospel itself…a much-needed book.” —FR. RICHARD ROHR, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico “Living the Quaker Way is a treasure trove of practical wisdom about what it means to bear witness to our hope for a better world.” —Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak Philip Gulley invites us into a bracing encounter with the rich truths of Quakerism—a centuries-old spiritual tradition that provides not only a foundation of faith but also vision for making the world more just, loving, and peaceable by our presence. In Living the Quaker Way, Gulley shows how Quaker values provide real solutions to many of our most pressing contemporary challenges. We not only come to a deeper appreciation of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality, we see how embracing these virtues will radically transform us and our world. Living the Quaker Way includes a 30-day spiritual practice that applies the Quaker tradition of Queries.