The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction

Pink Dandelion (, Reader in Quaker Studies and Director of the Centre for Postgraduate Quaker Studies, University of Birmingham)

ISBN 10: 0199206791 / ISBN 13: 9780199206797

Published by Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 2008

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 method to achieve the direct encounter with God which has been at the heart of the movement since its beginning. This book charts the history of Quakerism and its present-day diversity, and outlines its approach to worship, belief, theology and language, and ecumenism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001686519

Synopsis:

An engaging guide to the principles and practices of the Quakers around the world from their inception to the present day

About the Author: 'Ben' Pink Dandelion is a Reader in Quaker Studies and directs the work of the Centre for Postgraduate Quaker Studies, Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre and the University of Birmingham. He is the author of numerous books on Quakerism including The Liturgies of Quakerism (Ashgate, 2005) and Introduction to Quakerism (CUP, 2007) and edits the journal Quaker Studies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction
Publisher: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good