A Brief Account of the Rise and Progress of the People Called Quakers

“A Brief Account of the Rise and Progress of the People Called Quakers” by William Penn offers a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles, doctrines, worship practices, ministry, and disciplinary structure of the Religious Society of Friends. Penn, a prominent figure in Quaker history, elucidates the core tenets of Quakerism, providing readers with insights into their unique approach to Christianity. This account also presents a summary of historical religious dispensations, contextualizing the Quaker movement within a broader spiritual narrative. Originally published in the early 18th century, Penn’s work remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical and theological origins of Quakerism and its lasting impact on religious thought and social reform.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.