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.
Credits Produced by Jason Isbell, K.D. Thornton, and the Online
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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
Most Recently Updated Oct 7, 2006
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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