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D. Elton Trueblood depicts the Quaker experiment in radical Christianity and presents the Quaker faith as a live option for contemporary men and women. The People Called Quakers, a Quaker classic, has enduring value as his vision of what Quakerism has been, is, and can be.

Dr. Howard Thurman explores how protest and resistance are expressed in spirituals as well as how these songs have been a "spiritual watering hole" in his life..

In Tempations of Jesus, Howard Thurman takes us to the wilderness. With Jesus, we face the Tempter's challenges. We rejoice in the choices Jesus makes, in his insistence on doing God's will, and we pray for his guidance as we face the dilemmas of our own lives.

George Fox's record of his life and ministry is a Christian classic. Its pages chroncile not only Fox's spiritual travial when he heard a voice that said, "There is one, even Christ Jesus, that can speak to thy condition, " but his years of ministry and gathering a people for Christ who became known as the Society of Friends. Includes a glossary of words and phrases most commonly used by Fox.

Biography of the reputed President of the Underground Railroad. Begins briefy with Levi Coffin's early efforts against slavery in North Carolina and Indiana. The focus is on Coffin's abolitionist activities in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1847 through the Civil War and his work on behalf of freed blacks after the war.

Levi Coffin, noted as "The President of the Underground Railroad, " writes about his adventures and exploits during that daring time prior to and during the Civil War. This edition has been abridged and edited for modern readers.

Sequel to "I Take Thee, Serenity, " it continues the story of Peter and Serenity as well as following the love match of two people in their seventies.

An inspirational story of Peter and Serenity, young people confronted with the problem of making a true marriage in the midst of the world's demands. Shares Quaker beliefs. For all readers.

Jason loves the stories his mother tells about the Underground Railroad and helps him understand that what one person does can make a difference.

Silence is a key characteristic of Quaker worship. The author shares his experience of learning to wait in the silence and find God. Perfect for seekers, inquirers and seasoned Friends.

Margaret Fell was one of the early converts of George Fox-a woman who more clearly understood Fox's dynamic experience and understanding of the original Christian gospel than anyone else. It was Margaret who quickly turned her estate into a key communication and support node for the growing Quaker movement. It was she who fostered a Quaker community on her estate at Swarthmore Hall. And it was she who, twenty years after her convincement and f...

Enduring Hope explores the impact of the Ramallah Friends Schools on students, alumni, teachers, staff, parents, the community, the Religious Society of Friends, and the wider world through first-person interviews and testimonies. After reading this book, you will know why Ramallah Friends Schools are referred to as the best schools in Palestine.

A systematic theological reflection on Quaker beliefs. Widely used in theology courses. Includes questions for use in group discussions and a glossary of theological terms.

In-depth discussion of the Quaker method of worship and business, sacraments as an attitude toward life, simplicity, peacemaking, education, and service to others. Reprint of 1927 edition.

Howard Thurman writes about building community. He calls us at once to affirm our own identity, but also to look beyond that identity to that which we have in common with all of life.

A Spanish translation of Engaging Scripture: Reading the Bible with Early Friends.

Joseph John Gurney, who influenced the development of evangelical Quakerism, offers his observations on the distinguishing elements of the Quakers/Religious Society of Friends.

Elton Trueblood understood his spiritual journey to be a life of search. The reader of this book will come to know Trueblood as one of the great Christian leaders of this century. In his introduction, James R. Newby describes Trueblood as a "Christian encourager" who "encouraged students of all ages to excel, " while he personally maintained a "sensitivity and openness in the worship of God." A study guide makes this a good book for adult Sund...

The secret of Woolman's purity of style is that his eye is single, and that conscience dictated his words. This Quaker preacher and tailor was a man of wisdom and true philosophy. These pages are filled with insight and messages for our time. A major classic of American spirituality.

Quaker author of fiction and non-fiction, Daisy Newman writes of the role Quakers have had in befriending Indians, opposing slavery, providing humane treatment for prisoners and the mentally ill, and opposing war and capital punishment. This is history in its most readable form, as the author's sense of detail gets beneath the facts to give the reader the sense of place and emotion in each event.