From an 'unruly sect' to a society of 'strict unity' : the development of Quakerism in England c.1650-1689

By 1689 Quakers had changed sufficiently from their 'radical' beginnings to be included in the Toleration Act of that year. This thesis examines key areas of Quaker thought and practice from c. 1650-1689 in an attempt to explain why Quakers became more acceptable. Although 1660 was an obvi...

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Main Author: Leachman, Caroline L.
Published: University College London (University of London) 1997
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.286118