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The Quaker Faith

Friends of Love and Truth

by Stuart Masters ...

In this accessible introduction to the Quaker tradition, Stuart Masters traces the roots of the Quaker way in 17th-century English Puritanism and founder George Fox, and the role of such early leaders as James Naylor and, reflecting Quakerism's progressive views on gender, Margaret Fell. Masters then describes how the movement has developed and changed over time, producing a number of different ... Read more

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In this accessible introduction to the Quaker tradition, Stuart Masters traces the roots of the Quaker way in 17th-century English Puritanism and founder George Fox, and the role of such early leaders as James Naylor and, reflecting Quakerism's progressive views on gender, Margaret Fell. Masters then describes how the movement has developed and changed over time, producing a number of different
... Read more
No Cross, No Crown (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Discourse, Shewing the Nature and Discipline of the Holy Cross of Christ

by William Penn, Orla Henswick ...

No Cross, No Crown is William Penn's classic work of Christian moral exhortation, a searching argument that spiritual glory is inseparable from self-denial. Written in a plain yet forceful prose characteristic of early Quaker apologetic literature, the book attacks vanity, luxury, worldly ambition, and empty religious formalism, urging instead inward discipline, humility, and obedience to the ... Read more

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No Cross, No Crown is William Penn's classic work of Christian moral exhortation, a searching argument that spiritual glory is inseparable from self-denial. Written in a plain yet forceful prose characteristic of early Quaker apologetic literature, the book attacks vanity, luxury, worldly ambition, and empty religious formalism, urging instead inward discipline, humility, and obedience to the
... Read more
Quakers

by Peter Furtado ...

Series Book 752 - Shire Library
Though there have never been many Quakers, these small numbers belie the sect's tremendous impact, both historical and contemporary.Quakerism has produced an astonishing and disproportionate number of eminent thinkers, scientists, industrialists and businessmen, who are united not only by their success but by their commitment to philanthropy and social justice. Quakers also played an important ... Read more

$8.90 USD

Though there have never been many Quakers, these small numbers belie the sect's tremendous impact, both historical and contemporary.Quakerism has produced an astonishing and disproportionate number of eminent thinkers, scientists, industrialists and businessmen, who are united not only by their success but by their commitment to philanthropy and social justice. Quakers also played an important
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The Quakers, 1656–1723

The Evolution of an Alternative Community

by Richard C. Allen, Rosemary Moore ...

Series series The New History of Quakerism
This landmark volume is the first in a century to examine the “Second Period” of Quakerism, a time when the Religious Society of Friends experienced upheavals in theology, authority and institutional structures, and political trajectories as a result of the persecution Quakers faced in the first decades of the movement’s existence.The authors and special contributors explore the early growth of ... Read more

$29.96 USD

This landmark volume is the first in a century to examine the “Second Period” of Quakerism, a time when the Religious Society of Friends experienced upheavals in theology, authority and institutional structures, and political trajectories as a result of the persecution Quakers faced in the first decades of the movement’s existence.The authors and special contributors explore the early growth of
... Read more
The Fearless Benjamin Lay

The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist

by Marcus Rediker ...

The little-known story of an eighteenth-century Quaker dwarf who fiercely attacked slavery and imagined a new, more humane way of lifeIn The Fearless Benjamin Lay, renowned historian Marcus Rediker chronicles the transatlantic life and times of a singular man—a Quaker dwarf who demanded the total, unconditional emancipation of all enslaved Africans around the world. Mocked and scorned by his ... Read more

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The little-known story of an eighteenth-century Quaker dwarf who fiercely attacked slavery and imagined a new, more humane way of lifeIn The Fearless Benjamin Lay, renowned historian Marcus Rediker chronicles the transatlantic life and times of a singular man—a Quaker dwarf who demanded the total, unconditional emancipation of all enslaved Africans around the world. Mocked and scorned by his
... Read more
Prayer - 10th Anniversary Edition

Finding the Heart's True Home

by Richard J. Foster ...

Best-selling author Richard J. Foster offers a warm, compelling, and sensitive primer on prayer, a foundational guide for Christian living that helps us to understand, experience, and practice it in its many forms—from the simple prayer of beginning again to unceasing prayer. He clarifies the prayer process, answers common misconceptions, and shows the way into prayers of contemplation, healing, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Best-selling author Richard J. Foster offers a warm, compelling, and sensitive primer on prayer, a foundational guide for Christian living that helps us to understand, experience, and practice it in its many forms—from the simple prayer of beginning again to unceasing prayer. He clarifies the prayer process, answers common misconceptions, and shows the way into prayers of contemplation, healing,
... Read more
If the Church Were Christian

Rediscovering the Values of Jesus

by Philip Gulley ...

“[Philip Gulley’s] vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed now.” —Richard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything BelongsQuaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and thought-provoking examination ... Read more

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“[Philip Gulley’s] vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed now.” —Richard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything BelongsQuaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and thought-provoking examination
... Read more
Living the Quaker Way

Discover the Hidden Happiness in the Simple Life

by Philip Gulley ...

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 SpeakPhilip Gulley invites ... Read more

$13.99 USD

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 SpeakPhilip Gulley invites
... Read more
Streams of Living Water

Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christ

by Richard J. Foster ...

The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today.In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from ... Read more

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The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today.In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from
... Read more
The Quakers

A Very Short Introduction

by Pink Dandelion ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
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 ... Read more

$7.19 USD

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
... Read more
Life with God

Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation

by Richard J. Foster ...

“If you want to discover new ways of entering the Bible, and letting it enter you, you will find no better guide than Richard Foster.”— Lauren F. Winner, Duke Divinity School, author of Girl Meets God“Foster’s work is not for those readers who are seeking quick answers or a behavioral checklist of what the Bible says they should do. Rather, it is a deep reflective guide to spiritual rumination and ... Read more

$10.49 USD

“If you want to discover new ways of entering the Bible, and letting it enter you, you will find no better guide than Richard Foster.”— Lauren F. Winner, Duke Divinity School, author of Girl Meets God“Foster’s work is not for those readers who are seeking quick answers or a behavioral checklist of what the Bible says they should do. Rather, it is a deep reflective guide to spiritual rumination and
... Read more
The Evolution of Faith

How God Is Creating a Better Christianity

by Philip Gulley ...

"Noone raises provocative questions about Christianity more kindly than PhilipGulley. " —Diana Butler Bass,author of Christianity for the Rest of Us“Everyserious Christian ought to read this book, ponder it,wrestlewith it, but above all, be grateful for its presence in today's urgentconversation about what we are and are becoming as a people of God.” —Phyllis Tickle, author of The ... Read more

$13.99 USD

"Noone raises provocative questions about Christianity more kindly than PhilipGulley. " —Diana Butler Bass,author of Christianity for the Rest of Us“Everyserious Christian ought to read this book, ponder it,wrestlewith it, but above all, be grateful for its presence in today's urgentconversation about what we are and are becoming as a people of God.” —Phyllis Tickle, author of The
... Read more
Find and Use Your Inner Power

by Emmet Fox ...

This rich resource is for everyone seeking more happiness and success in life. Now with a new introduction, this treasure of Emmet Fox's wise and inspirational gems offers enduring spiritual truth and practical advice for mining the gold to be found in our daily lives. Included here, also, are real-life examples of those who have followed Fox's signposts to happier living.Fox's friendly, ... Read more

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This rich resource is for everyone seeking more happiness and success in life. Now with a new introduction, this treasure of Emmet Fox's wise and inspirational gems offers enduring spiritual truth and practical advice for mining the gold to be found in our daily lives. Included here, also, are real-life examples of those who have followed Fox's signposts to happier living.Fox's friendly,
... Read more
Quaker Writings

An Anthology, 1650-1920

Edited by Thomas D. Hamm ...

An illuminating collection of work by members of the Religious Society of Friends.Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse ... Read more

$10.99 USD

An illuminating collection of work by members of the Religious Society of Friends.Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse
... Read more
If Grace Is True

Why God Will Save Every Person

by Philip Gulley, James Mulholland ...

Why Everyone Will Be in HeavenTwo pastors present their controversial belief in eternal salvation for all through God's perfect grace. Long disturbed by the church's struggle between offering both love and rejection, they discover what God wants from us and for us: grace for everyone. ... Read more

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Why Everyone Will Be in HeavenTwo pastors present their controversial belief in eternal salvation for all through God's perfect grace. Long disturbed by the church's struggle between offering both love and rejection, they discover what God wants from us and for us: grace for everyone.
... Read more
Hometown Tales

Recollections of Kindness, Peace, and Joy

by Philip Gulley ...

Stories from a Place That Feels Like HomeMaster storyteller Philip Gulley envelops readers in an almost forgotten world of plainspoken and honest small-town values, evoking a simpler time when people knew each other by name, folks looked out for their neighbors, and people were willing to do what was right—no matter the cost.When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members ... Read more

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Stories from a Place That Feels Like HomeMaster storyteller Philip Gulley envelops readers in an almost forgotten world of plainspoken and honest small-town values, evoking a simpler time when people knew each other by name, folks looked out for their neighbors, and people were willing to do what was right—no matter the cost.When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members
... Read more
If God Is Love

Rediscovering Grace in an Ungracious World

by Philip Gulley, James Mulholland ...

If God is love, why are so many Christians fearful, and why do so many church leaders sound hateful? Two controversial pastors address issues the church won't face, calling us to restore grace as the center of the Christian life.o In If Grace Is True, Pastors Philip Gulley and James Mulholland revealed their belief that God will save every person. They now explore the implications of this belief, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

If God is love, why are so many Christians fearful, and why do so many church leaders sound hateful? Two controversial pastors address issues the church won't face, calling us to restore grace as the center of the Christian life.o In If Grace Is True, Pastors Philip Gulley and James Mulholland revealed their belief that God will save every person. They now explore the implications of this belief,
... Read more
Porch Talk

Stories of Decency, Common Sense, and Other Endangered Species

by Philip Gulley ...

Evoking a time when life revolved around the front porch, where friends gathered, stories were told, and small moments took on larger meaning, in today’s hurry-up world, Philip Gulley’s essays remind us of the world we once shared—and can share again.When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of the essays would find its ... Read more

$1.99 USD

Evoking a time when life revolved around the front porch, where friends gathered, stories were told, and small moments took on larger meaning, in today’s hurry-up world, Philip Gulley’s essays remind us of the world we once shared—and can share again.When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of the essays would find its
... Read more
A Quaker Officer in the Civil War

Henry Gawthrop of the 4th Delaware

by Justin Carisio ...

His opposition to slavery outweighed his religion's views of war: "One of the most unique and extensive views of a Delaware war veteran's experience" ( Main Line Times).When the call went out in 1862 for volunteers for Delaware's 4th Infantry Regiment, a number of men from prominent Quaker families came forward to fight for the Union. Deeply patriotic and strongly opposed to slavery, they served ... Read more

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His opposition to slavery outweighed his religion's views of war: "One of the most unique and extensive views of a Delaware war veteran's experience" ( Main Line Times).When the call went out in 1862 for volunteers for Delaware's 4th Infantry Regiment, a number of men from prominent Quaker families came forward to fight for the Union. Deeply patriotic and strongly opposed to slavery, they served
... Read more
The Christian Soldier, or Heaven Taken by Storm

by Thomas Watson ...

Thomas Watson (circa 16201686) was an English Puritan who became a well renowned preacher and author during his time, and his writings are still widely read today. As vicar of St. Stephen's Walbrook, Watson became famous and popular as a preacher until the Restoration, which found him removed from his position. Among his writings are All Things for Good (originally published as A Divine Cordial), ... Read more

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Thomas Watson (circa 16201686) was an English Puritan who became a well renowned preacher and author during his time, and his writings are still widely read today. As vicar of St. Stephen's Walbrook, Watson became famous and popular as a preacher until the Restoration, which found him removed from his position. Among his writings are All Things for Good (originally published as A Divine Cordial),
... Read more
The Essential Works of Thomas Watson (Illustrated Edition)

by Thomas Watson ...

Includes the following titles: A Body of Divinity, The Christian Soldier, or Heaven Taken by Storm, The Godly Mans Picture, The Lords Prayer, and The Ten Commandments. Thomas Watson (circa 16201686) was an English Puritan who became a well renowned preacher and author during his time, and his writings are still widely read today. As vicar of St. Stephen's Walbrook, Watson became famous and popular ... Read more

$2.69 USD

Includes the following titles: A Body of Divinity, The Christian Soldier, or Heaven Taken by Storm, The Godly Mans Picture, The Lords Prayer, and The Ten Commandments. Thomas Watson (circa 16201686) was an English Puritan who became a well renowned preacher and author during his time, and his writings are still widely read today. As vicar of St. Stephen's Walbrook, Watson became famous and popular
... Read more
The Message and Mission of Quakerism

Enriched edition. Exploring Quaker Contributions to Peace, Equality, and Social Reform

by Henry T. Hodgkin, William C. Braithwaite ...

The Message and Mission of Quakerism offers a profound exploration into the spiritual and societal contributions of Quaker thought. This anthology deftly navigates themes of peace, equality, and community, bringing together a wealth of literary styles that reflect the diverse expression of Quaker principles over time. With essays and reflections that span historical analyses, personal narratives, ... Read more

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The Message and Mission of Quakerism offers a profound exploration into the spiritual and societal contributions of Quaker thought. This anthology deftly navigates themes of peace, equality, and community, bringing together a wealth of literary styles that reflect the diverse expression of Quaker principles over time. With essays and reflections that span historical analyses, personal narratives,
... Read more
Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers

by Erica Canela ...

Explores the radical and sometimes extreme actions of early Quakers amid the chaos of mid-seventeenth-century England.The mid-seventeenth century was a tumultuous time, and out of the chaos, Quakerism was born. Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers tells a different side to this story.The Civil Wars touched all corners of England, Scotland, and Wales; the people of the ‘poor, almost wasted ... Read more

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Explores the radical and sometimes extreme actions of early Quakers amid the chaos of mid-seventeenth-century England.The mid-seventeenth century was a tumultuous time, and out of the chaos, Quakerism was born. Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers tells a different side to this story.The Civil Wars touched all corners of England, Scotland, and Wales; the people of the ‘poor, almost wasted
... Read more
Listening To The Light

by Jim Pym ...

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 ... Read more

$12.95 USD

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
... Read more

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