The Ancient Banner by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Ancient Banner Or, Brief Sketches of Persons and Scenes in the Early History of Friends |
| Original Publication |
Philadelphia: Joseph Kite & Co., Printers, No. 50 North Fourth Street. 1846. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, K.D. Thornton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Ancient Banner" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book reflects on the early history of the Quakers, detailing their beliefs, struggles, and the significant figures associated with their faith. It likely explores themes of religious conviction, persecution, and the establishment of a community guided by the principles of the Gospel. The narrative centers around the experiences of early Quakers, particularly focusing on individuals such as George Fox and William Penn. It describes the challenges they faced, including imprisonment and martyrdom, as they sought to spread their message of inner light and truth. The book highlights pivotal moments in the Quaker movement, illustrating both the trials endured by their members and the eventual establishment of safe havens for practicing their faith, particularly in America. Ultimately, "The Ancient Banner" serves as both a tribute to the steadfastness of early Quakers and a call to uphold their legacy of faith in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- History -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19482 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 36 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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