George Fox's Journal Part One

by George Fox

George Fox's Journal V1 is a collection of writings by the English founder of the Quaker movement, George Fox. The book is a first-hand account of Fox's spiritual journey and experiences, detailing his encounters with God, his travels throughout England and other countries, and his interactions with individuals and groups who shared his beliefs. The journal provides insight into the early days of the Quaker movement, including the challenges and persecution faced by its members. It also offers a glimpse into the personal life and character of George Fox, who is known for his strong convictions and unwavering faith. Overall, this book serves as a valuable historical and spiritual resource for anyone interested in the Quaker movement and the life and teachings of George Fox.This volume begins with Appreciations of Fox by his wife and Thomas Ellwood. It is the record of his life and ministry. Fox developed strong opinions about religion and rebelled against the state control of the Church of England. In 1643 he began touring the country giving sermons where he argued that consecrated buildings and ordained ministers were irrelevant to the individual seeking God. After the formation of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, in 1652, Fox and his associates suffered under brutal persecution from the English government. His journal was initially dictated to his stepson-in-law when they were both imprisoned in the mid-1670s. It reads with the burning rage against social injustice and a visionary sense of God that came from Fox's own persecution and suffering.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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First published September 1, 2004

About the author

George Fox was an English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends.

The son of a Leicestershire weaver, Fox lived in a time of great social upheaval and war. He rebelled against the religious and political authorities by proposing an unusual and uncompromising approach to the Christian faith. He travelled throughout Britain as a dissenting preacher, for which he was often persecuted by the authorities who disapproved of his beliefs.

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