The Quaker World

The Quaker World provides an in-depth exploration of the global Quaker community, covering topics such as global Quaker activity, significant Quaker movements, biographies of key religious figures, important organizations, pacifism, politics, abolition of slavery, education, industry, human rights, racism, refugees, gender, disability, sexuality, and environmentalism. It is an essential resource for students studying world religions, Christianity, and comparative religion, as well as related fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 520 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Quaker World is a remarkable and comprehensive guide to this intricate Christian denomination. This book delves into the expansive global presence of the Quaker community, encompassing its diverse and intricate nature. It begins by examining the living community as it exists today, showcasing its remarkable diversity and complexity.

The book explores well-known aspects of Quaker development, such as the emergence of Liberal Quakerism in North America, alongside lesser-known topics such as the history of Quakers in Bolivia and the spread of Quakerism in Western Kenya. It comprises over sixty chapters authored by a distinguished international and interdisciplinary team of contributors, organized into three distinct sections:

Global Quakerism: This section explores the broader aspects of Quakerism across the world, including its historical roots, practices, and influence. It examines global Quaker activity, significant Quaker movements, biographies of key religious figures, important organizations, pacifism, politics, the abolition of slavery, education, industry, human rights, racism, refugees, gender, disability, sexuality, and environmentalism.

Spirituality: This section delves into the spiritual aspects of Quakerism, exploring the beliefs, practices, and experiences of Quakers. It examines the role of spirituality in Quaker life, the importance of silence, meditation, and the quest for inner truth, as well as the influence of Quaker spirituality on other religious and philosophical traditions.

Embodiment: This section focuses on the physical and embodied aspects of Quakerism, examining the role of community, simplicity, and social justice in Quaker practices. It explores the importance of embodiment in Quaker spirituality, the practice of meeting for worship, and the Quaker approach to personal and social transformation.

The Quaker World offers an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics essential to Quaker Studies. It is an invaluable resource for students studying world religions, Christianity, and comparative religion, as well as those interested in related fields such as sociology, political science, anthropology, and ethics. By providing a comprehensive and lively exploration of Quakerism, this book offers a deeper understanding of this unique and influential religious tradition.

Weight: 1160g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367142513