The Faith and Practice of the Quakers Paperback – March 1, 2007

I read this right around the time that I went to attend Azusa Pacific's School of Theology. I was teaching Philosophy at the time at a local college and found this book to be a good basis for discussion. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and keep the book in my theology library as a ready resource. It is useful for thinking about the Evangelical Movement in the U.S. as well as the basis for the Society of Friends' approaches to slavery, pacifism, and political action. All of these issues appear to be alive and kicking in today's world, some hundreds of years after the dawn of the Friends' movement. Given its antithesis to Orthodox Christianity, it is a good place to compare a non-ritualistic approach to Faith versus the tradition and practices of the Catholics. A worthy read for anybody.

I am deeply thankful for Rufus Jones' sharing of the Quaker way. I have read several of his books, all of which moved me, inspired me. I truly love this book and urge you to read it.

The Quaker faith is about direct communication with God , love of our fellow man, and living in peace. This book is the clear and accessible guide to understanding all things Quaker. The Society of Friends are a ' peculiar' sect that might be right for you.

Although the book was well-researched and written, I found it difficult to maintain my interest. I think, however, the fault lies with me, rather than the book. Bearing that in mind, I can't offer a valid evaluation.

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Rufus Jones, author of "The Faith and Practice of the Quakers," is one of the most extraordinary mystics of the 20th century. His particular brand of mysticism is down to earth and relevant. He makes mysticism accessible. Many mystics are ethereal and removed from normal society in some way. Not Jones. In this book Jones repeatedly acknowledges the primacy of experience in religious life. One of my favorite quotes from the book follows: "We have here [in Quakerism] a type of Christianity which begins with experience rather than with dogma."-Amos Smith (author of Be Still and Listen)

Beautiful 1927 book , a one off !