Synopsis
An anthology by and about Quakers and Quakerism.
It is the purpose of this volume to present the essence of Quakerism through passages from great Quaker writings linked together by historical and descriptive comment. The compiler, Bernard Canter, is Editor of The Friend.
Starting with Pendle Hill in 1652, the work describes the beginnings and dramatic rise of Quakerism, together with excerpts from the rich literature of the period. The same treatment is followed for a brief history of the Quakers from 1652-1952, an outline of the central tenets of their faith and practices, and an account of their achievements, including the Friends Relief Work over the past hundred years. The lives and writings of such leading Quakers as George Fox, William Penn, John Woolman, and Elizabeth Fry are dealt with in some detail. There are numerous references to the work of the Friends in Europe and America.
The Quaker Bedside Book is the first of an important new series devoted in turn to the religious communities. Each will be compiled by a recognized authority in his own field.
