A Portraiture of Quakerism (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character of the Society of FriendsBy Thomas Clarkson
Length27h 1m
About this audiobook
Thomas Clarkson's A Portraiture of Quakerism (1806), issued in three volumes, is a systematic account of the Society of Friends: its principles, discipline, worship, education, manners, testimonies against war, oaths, luxury, and slavery. Written in lucid eighteenth-century prose, the work blends ethnographic observation, moral philosophy, and apologetic explanation. It belongs to a period when dissenting religious communities were being scrutinized by both reformers and skeptics, and Clarkson's portrait seeks to render Quaker distinctiveness intellectually coherent and socially admirable. Clarkson was not himself a Quaker, but his celebrated role in the British abolitionist movement brought him into close contact with Friends, whose organizational rigor and ethical consistency deeply impressed him. His admiration was practical as well as spiritual: he had witnessed how Quaker habits of plainness, corporate discipline, and humanitarian conviction could sustain long campaigns for public justice. This work is recommended to readers interested in religious history, abolitionism, social reform, and the moral culture of early modern dissent. It remains valuable not merely as description, but as a sympathetic analysis of how belief shapes conduct, community, and public conscience.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length27 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 14, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6INTRODUCTION.
7PREFATORY ARRANGEMENTS AND REMARKS.
8MORAL EDUCATION OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 1)
9MORAL EDUCATION OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 2)
10MORAL EDUCATION.
11DISCIPLINE OF THE QUAKERS.
12PECULIAR CUSTOMS OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 1)
13PECULIAR CUSTOMS OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 2)
14Volume 2
15PECULIAR CUSTOMS OF THE QUAKERS.
16RELIGION OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 1)
17RELIGION OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 2)
18RELIGION OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 3)
19Volume 3
20GREAT TENETS OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 1)
21GREAT TENETS OF THE QUAKERS. (pt. 2)
22CHARACTER OF THE QUAKERS (pt. 1)
23CHARACTER OF THE QUAKERS (pt. 2)
24MISCELLANEOUS PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO THE QUAKERS (pt. 1)
25MISCELLANEOUS PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO THE QUAKERS (pt. 2)
26Analysis
27Reflection
28Memorable Quotes
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