Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 1331808235 ISBN 13: 9781331808237
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, the second volume of the remarkable life of Joseph John Gurney, recounts his dedication to the Society of Friends, even in the face of division and separation amongst its members. This volume begins in the year 1835, as tensions rose between adherents and those seeking to challenge the group's core beliefs. The author provides historical context around the Society of Friends, established to embody a simpler, more inward practice of Christianity amid the religious upheaval of the 17th century. Gurney stood against movements that threatened to undermine the group's commitment to the sufficiency and divine authority of the Bible and the need for a personal experience with the Holy Spirit in one's daily life. Gurney believed these elements were essential parts of Quakerism and vehemently opposed any dilution of their importance. The book follows Gurney's efforts to promote a spirit of harmony and reconciliation while maintaining these core beliefs, even against strong opposition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331808235 ISBN 13: 9781331808237
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331808235 ISBN 13: 9781331808237
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.