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Sewel, William
1653
1720
Sewel, Willem
Sewel, Willijam
Sewell, William
Histori van de opkomste, aanwas, en voortgang der Christenen bekend by den naam van Quakers. English
The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers
Intermixed with Several Remarkable Occurrencs.
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
"The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers" by William Sewel is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work chronicles the emergence and development of the Quaker faith, detailing significant events and experiences of its followers as they faced persecution. It aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the Quakers' journey, emphasizing their adherence to peace and patience amidst adversity. At the start of the book, Sewel addresses the reasons for his undertaking this history, reflecting on the unrecognized struggles and remarkable resilience of the Quaker community from its inception. He emphasizes the rarity and importance of their story, outlining his lengthy process of research and compilation to capture the true essence of the faith and its followers. He sets the stage for discussing key figures, such as George Fox, and the trials they endured, establishing a foundation for understanding the Quaker principles that have guided them through centuries of challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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