Liberal Quakerism in America in the Long Nineteenth Century, 1790-1920

by Thomas D. Hamm

Thomas D. Hamm (Earlham College) argues that a self-conscious, liberal Quakerism emerged in North America between 1790 and 1920. It had three characteristics. The first was a commitment to liberty of conscience. The second was pronounced doubts about orthodox beliefs, such as the divinity of Christ. Finally, liberal Friends saw themselves as holding beliefs fully consistent with early Quakerism. Stirrings appeared as early as the 1790s. Hicksite Friends...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004430725
• ISBN13: 9789004430723
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"