The Development of British Quaker Governance to c. 1700

The history of the development of Quaker governance during the seventeenth century has been well researched. The purpose of the present paper is to look at the most significant turning points, identifying the circumstances and persons involved, and to consider why these events happened. Much of it r...

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Main Author: Moore, Rosemary Anne 1932- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: Quaker studies
Year: 2025, Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-18
IxTheo Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBF British Isles
KDG Free church
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Affirmation
B George Fox
B Meeting for Sufferings
B Swarthmoor
B Toleration
B George Whitehead
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Summary:The history of the development of Quaker governance during the seventeenth century has been well researched. The purpose of the present paper is to look at the most significant turning points, identifying the circumstances and persons involved, and to consider why these events happened. Much of it relates to the ideas and activities of George Fox, but developments after his death are also examined.
ISSN:2397-1770
Contains:Enthalten in: Quaker studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.16995/quaker.18954