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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insight
The Religious Society of Friends (more commonly known as Quakers) is a very unique religious group with a long history. Originally formed in England during the 1650s Quakers immediately faced censure, accusations of blasphemy, imprisonment and, in extreme cases, execution by the intolerant religious establishments of the time. The reasons for this treatment ranged from the questioning of scripture to the refusal to swear oaths, address magistrates by titles or fight in wars.As the title suggests the book is a collection of essays and letters written by such famous Friends as George Fox, William Penn and Margaret Fell (to name a few) over a period of almost three hundred years. Despite the introduction to this review the book is not all about persecution, far from it. Although some of the letters were written by Friends from inside prison cells the majority of the book celebrate the religious convictions of Friends and speak about their faith, beliefs and practices.One thing that is very obvious from reading the book is that Quakerism has changed since its original creation over three hundred years ago and I'm not going to go into whether or not I think that's a good thing. The book paints a wonderful mental picture of early Quakerism with much talk of Christ which is often missing from more contemporary Quaker writings.The book isn't without its downsides; I had particular trouble appreciating the writing style of William Penn, however considering the age of some of the writings by and large it is easy to get on with. Also I am unsure as to why the author only included letters written up to 1920 and not any more recent offerings.This is an excellent book for someone who is interested in Quakers and wants to learn more about their roots particularly the beliefs and practices of early Friends. Personally I found it deeply inspirational and will definitely be re-reading it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but very serious book
Very good, but very serious book. Interesting in places, but hard work and a mostly a bit dull. Really designed for scholars not the general reader who wants an easy-to-read overview. Not what I was looking for.
A comprehensive collection of well-known and less well-known documents and ...
A comprehensive collection of well-known and less well-known documents and statements that indicate core Quaker development over the last centuries.
Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650-1920
I have been a member of the Society of Friends for over 25 years and have read many Quaker writings. Thomas Hamm has crafted a concise, accessible condensation of some foundational works that I have found challenging without being too dense to digest. The author of "Quakers in America", Hamm has gleaned enough essential flesh from writings by Fox and others to enlighten and inform reader while respecting brevity and simplicity. The e-book, by the way, is a very convenient medium for quick reference.
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I had it mailed to someone per their request, so I don't know anything about this book. Sorry can't say whether I recommend it or not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insight
The Religious Society of Friends (more commonly known as Quakers) is a very unique religious group with a long history. Originally formed in England during the 1650s Quakers immediately faced censure, accusations of blasphemy, imprisonment and, in extreme cases, execution by the intolerant religious establishments of the time. The reasons for this treatment ranged from the questioning of scripture to the refusal to swear oaths, address magistrates by titles or fight in wars.As the title suggests the book is a collection of essays and letters written by such famous Friends as George Fox, William Penn and Margaret Fell (to name a few) over a period of almost three hundred years. Despite the introduction to this review the book is not all about persecution, far from it. Although some of the letters were written by Friends from inside prison cells the majority of the book celebrate the religious convictions of Friends and speak about their faith, beliefs and practices.One thing that is very obvious from reading the book is that Quakerism has changed since its original creation over three hundred years ago and I'm not going to go into whether or not I think that's a good thing. The book paints a wonderful mental picture of early Quakerism with much talk of Christ which is often missing from more contemporary Quaker writings.The book isn't without its downsides; I had particular trouble appreciating the writing style of William Penn, however considering the age of some of the writings by and large it is easy to get on with. Also I am unsure as to why the author only included letters written up to 1920 and not any more recent offerings.This is an excellent book for someone who is interested in Quakers and wants to learn more about their roots particularly the beliefs and practices of early Friends. Personally I found it deeply inspirational and will definitely be re-reading it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Good product
3.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but very serious book
Very good, but very serious book. Interesting in places, but hard work and a mostly a bit dull. Really designed for scholars not the general reader who wants an easy-to-read overview. Not what I was looking for.
A comprehensive collection of well-known and less well-known documents and ...
A comprehensive collection of well-known and less well-known documents and statements that indicate core Quaker development over the last centuries.
Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650-1920
I have been a member of the Society of Friends for over 25 years and have read many Quaker writings. Thomas Hamm has crafted a concise, accessible condensation of some foundational works that I have found challenging without being too dense to digest. The author of "Quakers in America", Hamm has gleaned enough essential flesh from writings by Fox and others to enlighten and inform reader while respecting brevity and simplicity. The e-book, by the way, is a very convenient medium for quick reference.
Not Sure
I had it mailed to someone per their request, so I don't know anything about this book. Sorry can't say whether I recommend it or not.
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