The beginnings of Quakerism / by William C. Braithwaite ... with introduction by Rufus M. Jones
1923, Third Edition. London : Macmillan and Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #448936
Series; Quaker history series ; 3. Physical description; xliv, 562 pages folded maps ; 23 cm. Contents; The Puritan revolution -- The founder of Quakerism -- Pioneer work (1649-1652) -- The people in white raiment (June 1652) -- Swarthmore (1652) -- Further work in the North (1653-1654) -- Quakerism at the beginning of 1654 -- The mission to the South (1654) -- Further work in the South (1655) -- The wider outlook -- Nayler's fall (1656) -- Controversy -- Church organization -- Itinerating work of the leaders in Great Britain, 1636-1660 -- Survey of the growth of Quakerism (1656-1660) -- Work beyond seas -- Relations with the state -- The restoration year (1660) -- Friends in private life -- Quakerism at the end of 1660. Subjects; Society of Friends Great Britain History 17th century. Quakers England History. Quaker history. Puritan revolution. George Fox. Swarthmore.
Price: €35.00