A Short Account Of The People Called Quakers: Their Rise, Religious Principles And Settlement In America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548414361)

""A Short Account Of The People Called Quakers: Their Rise, Religious Principles And Settlement In America"" is a historical book written by Anthony Benezet. The book provides a detailed account of the Quaker community, their beliefs, and their settlement in America. The author delves into the origins of the Quaker movement, tracing its roots to the religious upheavals of the 17th century in England. Benezet describes the Quaker's unique religious principles, such as their belief in the inner light and their rejection of formal sacraments and religious hierarchies. The book also covers the Quaker's migration to America and their role in the early history of the United States. Benezet explores the challenges and hardships the Quakers faced as they established their communities in America, including persecution and discrimination. The author highlights the Quaker's contributions to American society, such as their efforts to abolish slavery and promote social justice. Overall, ""A Short Account Of The People Called Quakers"" is an informative and insightful historical work that offers a comprehensive overview of the Quaker community, their beliefs, and their impact on America. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and social justice in the United States.Mostly Collected From Different Authors, For The Information Of All Serious Inquirers, Particularly Foreigners.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.

Author: Anthony Benezet
ISBN-10: 054841436X
ISBN-13: 9780548414361
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.06h x 4.93w x 0.25d