Browsing by Subject "Quakers"
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The Prophethood of All Believers: George Fox, Prophecy, and the Quaker Quest for Respectability, 1647-1691
(2017-09-01)The early years of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, were synonymous with erratic behaviour and ecstatic prophecy. Individual Friends let themselves be guided by the inward light (God’s spirit) to prophesy ... -
Quakers and Conscience: Edward Burrough's Promotion of Religious Tolerance 1653-1663
(2014-03-28)The English Civil War period is a fascinating area of study given the religious, political and military battles which were waged from 1642-1649. Following the regicide of 1649 and the ascendency of Oliver Cromwell during ...