The journal of George Fox, vol. 1 of 2 : Being an historical account of his…
"The Journal of George Fox" is a historical account written in the late 17th century, chronicling the life, travels, sufferings, and Christian experiences of George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). This journal serves as a testament to Fox's profound spiritual journey and his commitment to preaching the Inner Light and truth in the face of adversity. The opening of the journal introduces readers to the context in
which Fox lived and provides insights into his early life, including his spiritual awakenings and the trials he faced. It describes his initial struggles with despair, his increasing understanding of Christ's sufferings, and the gradual emergence of his prophetic voice. The text emphasizes his resolve to preach against societal injustices and the oppressive religious structures of his time, calling attention to the transformative power of faith that later came to characterize the Quaker movement. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines personal devotion with a broader call to spiritual and social reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fox, George, 1624-1691 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Pickard, Daniel, 1828-1905 |
| Contributor | Fell, Margaret, 1614-1702 |
| Contributor | Penn, William, 1644-1718 |
| Editor | Penney, Norman, 1858-1933 |
| Title | The journal of George Fox, vol. 1 of 2 : Being an historical account of his life, travels, sufferings, and Christian experiences. |
| Edition | Eighth (bi-centenary) edition |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Friends' Tract Association, 1901. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Fox, George, 1624-1691 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75559 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 632 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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