Daily Readings From Quaker Spirituality

EDITED BY EDWARD CELL
A fine introduction to Quaker thought with nearly 70 one-page spiritual writings by prominent Friends. Contributors range from Fox, Woolman, Nayler and Penn to Kenneth Boulding, Thomas Kelly, Rufus Jones, and Jessamyn West. Ideal for inquirers or as a daily devotional for seasoned Friends.

Templegate 1987 96 PP. Paper

$4.95 (in stock)

Imagination And Spirit

A Contemporary Quaker Reader

EDITED BY BRENT BILL
From essays about the "mystery at the core of all being" to a murder mystery by Irene Allen, Imagination and Spirit offers some of the "best of the best" of contemporary Quaker nonfiction and fiction, with a brief biography of each author. Includes selections from writings of popular twentieth and twenty-first century Quaker writers: Thomas Kelly, Douglas Steere, D. Elton Trueblood, James Michener, Jessamyn West, Jan de Hartog, Daisy Newman, Tom Mullen, Richard Foster, Phil Gulley, Scott Russell Sanders, Elizabeth Gray Vining, Elfrida Vipont Foulds, and David Yount.

Friends United Press 2002 240 PP. Paper

$19.00 (in stock)

Plain Living

A Quaker Path To Simplicity

BY CATHERINE WHITMIRE
This book is a collection of the sayings of Friends (ranging from Margaret Fell and Isaac Penington to Jan Hoffman and Patricia Loring) which speak to every aspect of living a spiritually centered and simple life. Topics explored include work, plain speech, money and resources, committed relationships, grief, fear, leadings, community, practicing non-violence, spirit-led service and inward simplicity. Each section is followed by queries. An excellent resource for study groups. "Plain Living will be a well-loved, well-thumbed book, touching on every aspect of our personal choices, as ... we try to walk the challenging walk of holy simplicity." - Elise Boulding

Sorin 2001 190 PP. Paper

$16.95 (in stock)

The Quaker Reader

EDITED BY JESSAMYN WEST
Popular anthology of Quaker writings (1650-1960). Writings represent a wide range of perspectives; includes fine biographical notes at the beginning of each passage. Includes excerpts from the wrtings of George Fox, William Penn, Joseph Besse, Mary Penington, Rufus Jones, Margaret Fell, John Bellars, John Woolman, Voltaire, John Greenleaf Whittier, Caroline Fox, Emil Fuchs and Caroline Stephen. An excellent and deep survey of Friends' thought.

Pendle Hill 1990 540 PP. Paper

$21.00 (in stock)

Quaker Spirituality

Selected Writings

EDITED BY DOUGLAS STEERE
A comprehensive collection of Quaker writings illustrating how Quakers have tried to live their beliefs. Includes extensive selections from the writings of George Fox, Isaac Penington, John Woolman, Caroline Stephen, Rufus Jones and Thomas Kelly. The introduction, offered here and as a separate volume, is also a thoughtful brief introductory history of Friends. One volume of the `Classics of Western Spirituality' series.

Paulist Press 1984 334 PP. Paper

$24.95 (in stock)

Quaker Spirituality - Abridged

Selected Writings

EDITED BY DOUGLAS STEERE
This volume is an abridged edition of the `Classics of Western Spirituality' version published by Paulist Press (see below). It includes excerpts of all the writings in the longer volume, presented for those who are looking for a more accessible collection. Through excerpts from the writings of John Woolman, George Fox, Caroline Stephen, Isaac Penington, Rufus Jones and Thomas Kelly a clear and concise portrait of Quaker spirituality is presented. This book is one volume in the HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series.

HarperSanFrancisco 2005 128 PP. Paper

$11.95 (in stock)

Quaker Writings

An Anthology, 1650-1920

EDITED BY THOMAS HAMM
Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse community of Friends, some of whom are little remembered even among Quakers today. It gives a balanced overview of Quaker history, spanning the globe from its origins to missionary work, and explores daily life, beliefs, perspectives, movements within the community, and activism throughout the world. For a detailed list of the contents see below.

Penguin Classics 2010 400 PP. Paper

$16.00 (in stock)

The Spirit Of The Quakers

BY GEOFFREY DURHAM
British Friend Geoffrey Durham explains Quakerism through quotations from writings that cover 350 years. The texts convey a powerful religious impulse, courage in the face of persecution, the warmth of human relationships, and dedicated perseverance in promoting just causes. The extended quotations have been carefully selected from well-known historical Quakers, as well as many contemporary Friends. Together with Geoffrey Durham's enlightening and sympathetic introductions to the texts, the extracts from these writers form an engaging, moving guide to Quaker faith. The author is a leading member of the Quaker Quest team in Britain and one of the contributors to the "Twelve Quakers" series.

Yale 2010 256 PP. Paper

$15.00 (in stock)

Wider Visions

Words From Quaker Experience

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIKE HOYLE
This book doesn't tell you what to think but rather asks questions. Mike Hoyle offers fresh spiritual insights and surprises by bringing his photographs of London and Yorkshire together with words from Britain Yearly Meeting's Quaker Faith and Practice. The result is a form of visual ministry, leaving the viewer to make the connection between the picture and the words. This is a book to ponder and revisit often.

Britain Yearly Meeting 2005 48 PP Paper

$7.50 (in stock)

Writing Cheerfully On The Web

A Quaker Blog Reader

EDITED BY LIZ OPPENHEIMER
This book brings to print the online conversation that has been mending our historical schisms and pointing to who we are as the Religious Society of Friends. If you're ready to have your stereotypes shattered about who the "real" Quakers are, then read what these 32 Friends from across the Quaker branches have discovered for themselves. Topics include "Worship and Ministry," "That of God," "Reclaiming and Re-examining our Traditions," "Convergent Friends," and "Openings and Personal Story." "Liz Oppenheimer has compiled some of the best of Quaker blogs in a more traditional publishing format." - Brent Bill

Elizabeth Oppenheimer 2009 273 PP. Paper

$19.98 (in stock)