Practical Christianity: Essays on the Practice of Religion

by Rufus Matthew Jones

Rufus M. Jones (1863-1948) was a Quaker historian, theologian, and Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College. He was a prolific writer, including such works as 'A Dynamic Faith, ' 'Studies in Mystical Religion, ' 'Spiritual Reformers of the 16th and 17th Centuries

248 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

Rufus Matthew Jones (January 25, 1863 – June 16, 1948) was an American religious leader, writer, magazine editor, philosopher, and college professor. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Haverford Emergency Unit (a precursor to the American Friends Service Committee). One of the most influential Quakers of the 20th century, he was a Quaker historian and theologian as well as a philosopher. He is the only person to have delivered two Swarthmore Lectures.

Reviews

[Geoffrey Hutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of essays by Rufus Jones serves as an excellent reminder that Jesus calls his followers to be present in the real world and that faith without work is dead!