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The Quakers: A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America
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Many other mainline Christians viewed the Quakers as a dangerous sect, so much so that they pressured the British Parliament to pass the Quaker Act of 1662. This act set forth in law the “prescribed form” of prayer and worship as designated by the state. It was a formula that specifically left the traditions of the Quakers out. Unable to gain acceptance in England, the Quakers would soon leave the place of their origin altogether and try their luck in a brave new world on another continent.
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Many other mainline Christians viewed the Quakers as a dangerous sect, so much so that they pressured the British Parliament to pass the Quaker Act of 1662. This act set forth in law the “prescribed form” of prayer and worship as designated by the state. It was a formula that specifically left the traditions of the Quakers out. Unable to gain acceptance in England, the Quakers would soon leave the place of their origin altogether and try their luck in a brave new world on another continent.
In The A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America , you will discover topics such as
So if you want to learn more about the Quakers, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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Published September 4, 2020
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September 15, 2023
The Quakers by Captivating History is a short 88 page history book about the Quakers, William Penn, and the founding of Pennsylvania.
The first 40 pages deal with the life of William Penn, which was what I was most interested in, along with the founding of Pennsylvania. The next 48 pages deal with 1718 to present-day Quakerism and highlight a few prominent Quakers.
My seven-times-great-grandpa, John Ashbrook, sailed from Belfast, Ireland to Philadelphia on the ship The Antelope in 1682. The Antelope was a part of William Penn's fleet of Quakers escaping to North America for religious freedom. John Ashbrook, who was eighteen years old in 1682, was an indentured servant for seven years. Afterwards, he moved across the Delaware River to Gloucester, New Jersey, a few miles from Philadelphia. He married Mary Elwell and they had four children together. From 1702 to 1727, he was "Ye High Sheriff" of Gloucester County, and he died in 1729/30.
So, I'm super interested in learning about the life of William Penn, as he brought my ancestor to North America. I would love to know more about The Antelope, and the other ships who sailed for Penn. I think I'll read a biography.
The first 40 pages deal with the life of William Penn, which was what I was most interested in, along with the founding of Pennsylvania. The next 48 pages deal with 1718 to present-day Quakerism and highlight a few prominent Quakers.
My seven-times-great-grandpa, John Ashbrook, sailed from Belfast, Ireland to Philadelphia on the ship The Antelope in 1682. The Antelope was a part of William Penn's fleet of Quakers escaping to North America for religious freedom. John Ashbrook, who was eighteen years old in 1682, was an indentured servant for seven years. Afterwards, he moved across the Delaware River to Gloucester, New Jersey, a few miles from Philadelphia. He married Mary Elwell and they had four children together. From 1702 to 1727, he was "Ye High Sheriff" of Gloucester County, and he died in 1729/30.
So, I'm super interested in learning about the life of William Penn, as he brought my ancestor to North America. I would love to know more about The Antelope, and the other ships who sailed for Penn. I think I'll read a biography.
September 20, 2020
Another history lesson on who the Quakers were and how Pennsylvania was founded. I found the religious views of the Quakers quite interesting, and I have a little experience about the Quaker lifestyle because I went to a Quaker grade school for 1.5 yrs as a 10.5 to 12 year old in Newtown Pennsylvania. The Quaker high school and grade school actually did a lot together especially on Wednesdays when there was prayer service. We would sit in quiet and if you felt compelled to share a prayer, you could. Anyways....
This book was another great brief history lesson on the settling of Pennsylvania and why the Quakers are important. A must read if you like the beginning of the United States, the formation of the colonies and the people who were important in the early US colonies.
This book was another great brief history lesson on the settling of Pennsylvania and why the Quakers are important. A must read if you like the beginning of the United States, the formation of the colonies and the people who were important in the early US colonies.
September 8, 2021
I was NEVER a history buff in school. Since becoming an adult, I find I do better with short, focused, interesting history vignettes if you will. I know I would've done better in history with books like this. I believe even if it was a subject matter I didn't necessarily like, I would've retained because of how it was written. William Penn, Richard Nixon, and Martin Luther King, Jr are further ingrained in my memories as a result of reading this book.
October 10, 2020
Questionable
The poor quality of the writing definitely casts aspersions on the quality of the research and thus the accuracy of the material.
The poor quality of the writing definitely casts aspersions on the quality of the research and thus the accuracy of the material.
February 10, 2021
The Captivating History series is clear, concise and quick. I enjoyed this one and recommend it to anyone who want a quick history of the Quakers.
September 10, 2020
This book is superb; I read it in one sitting because I couldn't set it aside. The history of the Quakers is long and varied. This book tried to show how different the Quakers viewed their relationship with God; individuals could have a direct relationship with God without a church, ministers, or hierarchy. Each person could find the light of God within the self; thus, all life was valuable and to be protected.
Quakerism has evolved along with history. This book gave the highlights of the changes that the Quakers have undergone in their quest to find the best in everyone. Because of their pacificism, they have had difficult times in American history. I particularly liked that both males and females were highlighted as examples of Quakers trying their best to be good citizens and goodly people, obeying God's order to love one another.
There were so many interesting snippets of information:
* How the Friends came to be called Quakers.
*President Richard Nixon's interesting relationship with his Quaker religion.
*Because of the Quaker missionary movements, there are more Quakers in Kenya than there are in any country except the US.
Quakerism has evolved along with history. This book gave the highlights of the changes that the Quakers have undergone in their quest to find the best in everyone. Because of their pacificism, they have had difficult times in American history. I particularly liked that both males and females were highlighted as examples of Quakers trying their best to be good citizens and goodly people, obeying God's order to love one another.
There were so many interesting snippets of information:
* How the Friends came to be called Quakers.
*President Richard Nixon's interesting relationship with his Quaker religion.
*Because of the Quaker missionary movements, there are more Quakers in Kenya than there are in any country except the US.
April 7, 2021
I didn't know much about the Quakers so I figured I'd read one of these books and this was a good choice. It goes into the history of the Quakers from how they started through the peoplet hat led them on through their journey to America and on past that.
It actually goes all the way back to 1625 when there were problems between the state and the religious powers. What seems to have happened over time was the fracturing of Christianity into a variety of belief systems, including Quakers, each feeling it was the proper way to go about being a good Christian.
Some of the things that were involved in this for the Quakers were George Fox, the Society of Friends, Quakers moving to America and the time period of book burning and witch burning in America. Things seemed to get better with the establishment of Pennyslvania and the Act of Toleration. Various other people related to the Quakers are discussed and if you pay close attention to their beliefs they seem fairly decent and logical.
It actually goes all the way back to 1625 when there were problems between the state and the religious powers. What seems to have happened over time was the fracturing of Christianity into a variety of belief systems, including Quakers, each feeling it was the proper way to go about being a good Christian.
Some of the things that were involved in this for the Quakers were George Fox, the Society of Friends, Quakers moving to America and the time period of book burning and witch burning in America. Things seemed to get better with the establishment of Pennyslvania and the Act of Toleration. Various other people related to the Quakers are discussed and if you pay close attention to their beliefs they seem fairly decent and logical.
February 27, 2023
Wow, what an exellent history book. This is a wonderful example of how to write a history book. Learned about Quakers from their inception to the near present and everything in between in a relatable narrative format. At some point even had tears in my eyes it was so poignant, thank you William Penn for your example to others.
Excellent worth archiving. Teach historians of the future the proper way to write a history book.
Excellent worth archiving. Teach historians of the future the proper way to write a history book.
January 29, 2021
The American Quakers
This is the History of the Quakers from the American side and how it was established and fought to exist and stand for peace for all mankind. I learnt a lot and am glad i got to read it and if you add interested in the Quakers then this is a great read.
This is the History of the Quakers from the American side and how it was established and fought to exist and stand for peace for all mankind. I learnt a lot and am glad i got to read it and if you add interested in the Quakers then this is a great read.
December 26, 2023
Inspiring and informative
Great read presenting the history of the Quakers from pre- colonial America through modern times. Well organized topics with pertinent details that keep on topic. Good references for additional information, for those who want to know more.
Well done!
Great read presenting the history of the Quakers from pre- colonial America through modern times. Well organized topics with pertinent details that keep on topic. Good references for additional information, for those who want to know more.
Well done!
July 2, 2024
The Quakers
A quick overview of the Quarters and their religious brief and stance on slavery. This book was a easy read with great information, I would recommend this book for others to read!
A quick overview of the Quarters and their religious brief and stance on slavery. This book was a easy read with great information, I would recommend this book for others to read!
October 5, 2020
A captivating introduction to the Quakers.
November 3, 2020
Very informative book.
I really enjoyed reading this book about the Friends Society. Showing history of the Quakers sect was also enjoyable to me.
I really enjoyed reading this book about the Friends Society. Showing history of the Quakers sect was also enjoyable to me.
February 20, 2021
Society of friends
Gives a good basic background of the religion. Like any religion it has its ups and downs, but the passage of time seems to even it out.
Gives a good basic background of the religion. Like any religion it has its ups and downs, but the passage of time seems to even it out.
February 21, 2021
Easy to read. Enjoyable first experience of the Quakers
July 1, 2022
well written
The Bo k is well written. It gives insight into a part of our history I had not studied before.
The Bo k is well written. It gives insight into a part of our history I had not studied before.
August 23, 2022
Good for what it is …. A short recap of the ideology and history of Quakerism. Pretty interesting and a quick easy read.
March 15, 2025
A short easy read about the Quakers. I wasn't sure what I was getting when I ordered it, but it was enough to whet my appetite. My interest in this subject comes from my genealogy hobby.
February 23, 2021
Pretty thin history and the writing style leaves much to be desired. I already know more than what is presented in this book from grade school history and the little I learned from family history research. I was looking for much more detail and depth.
September 9, 2020
I enjoy reading about other religions and other denominations. My knowledge of the Quakers was limited, and so reading this history filled a gap in my knowledge of other denominations. This work begins with the founding of the Quakers and the problems as well as the successes of the denomination. While their is a good section on William Penn and his establishment of what was to become the state of Pennsylvania, it also starts at the beginning and continues up to the current date.
If you wish to read of other denominations and religions, this is the perfect beginning on the Quaker movement.
If you wish to read of other denominations and religions, this is the perfect beginning on the Quaker movement.
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