The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called…
"The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers" by William Sewel is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work chronicles the emergence and development of the Quaker faith, detailing significant events and experiences of its followers as they faced persecution. It aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the Quakers' journey, emphasizing their adherence to peace and patience amidst adversity. At thestart of the book, Sewel addresses the reasons for his undertaking this history, reflecting on the unrecognized struggles and remarkable resilience of the Quaker community from its inception. He emphasizes the rarity and importance of their story, outlining his lengthy process of research and compilation to capture the true essence of the faith and its followers. He sets the stage for discussing key figures, such as George Fox, and the trials they endured, establishing a foundation for understanding the Quaker principles that have guided them through centuries of challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sewel, William, 1653-1720 |
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| Uniform Title | Histori van de opkomste, aanwas, en voortgang der Christenen bekend by den naam van Quakers. English |
| Title | The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers Intermixed with Several Remarkable Occurrencs. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- History -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57241 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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