The Message and Mission of Quakerism by William C. Braithwaite and Henry T. Hodgkin
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"The Message and Mission of Quakerism" by William C. Braithwaite and Henry T. Hodgkin is a collection of addresses focused on the principles and ideals of Quakerism, written in the early 20th century. The work was crafted to illuminate the message of the Society of Friends and the modern challenges it faces, aiming to reinterpret the faith in the context of contemporary issues. It delves into the early Quaker movement and the
personal spiritual experiences integral to the Quaker identity, emphasizing sincerity and the living presence of Christ as central themes. At the start of the text, the authors reflect on the deep roots of Quakerism, characterizing it as a faith of dynamic sincerity and a vibrant personal experience with the Divine. They discuss the historical significance of the early Quaker movement and its appeal to sincere seekers of truth, illustrating how the living presence of Christ motivated early Friends to create transformative spiritual communities. The opening portion sets the foundation for understanding Quakerism not merely as a belief system, but as a living practice rooted in personal experience and active engagement with social and moral issues, framing it as a vital force within the broader context of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Braithwaite, William C. (William Charles), 1862-1922 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hodgkin, Henry T. (Henry Theodore), 1877-1933 |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 |
| Title | The Message and Mission of Quakerism |
| Credits |
Produced by WebRover, QuakerHeron, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Society of Friends |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60308 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60308-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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