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A Beacon To The Society Of Friends (1835)

A Beacon To The Society Of Friends (1835)

Crewdson, Isaac

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ISBN10: 1104004410
ISBN13: 9781104004415
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 19 2009
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Beacon to the Society of Friends is a religious book written by Isaac Crewdson in 1835. The book is a critique of the Quaker community and their practices. Crewdson, who was a Quaker himself, believed that the Society of Friends had lost its way and had strayed from the original teachings of George Fox, the founder of Quakerism. He argued that the Quakers had become too focused on outward appearances and rituals, and had neglected the inner spiritual life that was at the heart of Fox's message. Crewdson's book caused controversy within the Quaker community, as many saw it as an attack on their beliefs and traditions. However, it also sparked a debate about the direction of the Society of Friends and led to a reform movement within the community. Overall, A Beacon to the Society of Friends is a significant work in the history of Quakerism, as it reflects the tensions and debates within the community during the early 19th century.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.

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