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Title: The Journal, with Other Writings of John Woolman

Alternate Title: John Woolman's Journal

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Journal_of_John_Woolman

Contents: Introduction -- Advertisement to the reader -- The testimony of friends in Yorkshire -- A testimony of the monthly-meeting of friends -- A journal of the life, and travels of John Woolman -- The last epistle and other writings -- Considerations on the true harmony of mankind -- An epistle to the quarterly and monthly meetings of friends -- Remarks on sundry subjects -- Some expressions of John Woolman in his last illness.

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Summary: "The Journal, with Other Writings of John Woolman" by John Woolman is a collection of autobiographical writings and reflections from the 18th century. The work primarily focuses on Woolman’s spiritual journey, his philosophical musings about social justice, particularly concerning slavery, and his deep connections with nature and humanity. It aims to convey his pursuit of a pure and moral life in accordance with Quaker principles. The opening of the text introduces Woolman’s early life, detailing his childhood experiences and the formative religious influences in his upbringing. He recalls significant events that shaped his moral conscience, such as witnessing the suffering of animals and confronting the practice of slavery within his community. As he narrates his spiritual awakening, Woolman emphasizes the importance of introspection, personal purity, and the compassionate treatment of all living beings. This reflective introduction establishes the foundation for his later writings, which explore broader themes of social duty, simplicity, and the moral imperatives of love and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 37.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Woolman, John, 1720-1772

Commentator: Scudder, Vida Dutton, 1861-1954

EBook No.: 37311

Published: Sep 4, 2011

Downloads: 421

Language: English

Subject: Quakers -- Biography

Subject: Woolman, John, 1720-1772

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Journal, with Other Writings of John Woolman

Alternate Title: John Woolman's Journal

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Journal_of_John_Woolman

Contents: Introduction -- Advertisement to the reader -- The testimony of friends in Yorkshire -- A testimony of the monthly-meeting of friends -- A journal of the life, and travels of John Woolman -- The last epistle and other writings -- Considerations on the true harmony of mankind -- An epistle to the quarterly and monthly meetings of friends -- Remarks on sundry subjects -- Some expressions of John Woolman in his last illness.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Michael, Mary Meehan and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Journal, with Other Writings of John Woolman" by John Woolman is a collection of autobiographical writings and reflections from the 18th century. The work primarily focuses on Woolman’s spiritual journey, his philosophical musings about social justice, particularly concerning slavery, and his deep connections with nature and humanity. It aims to convey his pursuit of a pure and moral life in accordance with Quaker principles. The opening of the text introduces Woolman’s early life, detailing his childhood experiences and the formative religious influences in his upbringing. He recalls significant events that shaped his moral conscience, such as witnessing the suffering of animals and confronting the practice of slavery within his community. As he narrates his spiritual awakening, Woolman emphasizes the importance of introspection, personal purity, and the compassionate treatment of all living beings. This reflective introduction establishes the foundation for his later writings, which explore broader themes of social duty, simplicity, and the moral imperatives of love and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 37.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Woolman, John, 1720-1772

Commentator: Scudder, Vida Dutton, 1861-1954

EBook No.: 37311

Published: Sep 4, 2011

Downloads: 421

Language: English

Subject: Quakers -- Biography

Subject: Woolman, John, 1720-1772

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.