A Defense Of The Christian Doctrines Of The Society Of Friends - Elias Hicks - Bog

""A Defense of the Christian Doctrines of the Society of Friends"" is a book written by Elias Hicks in 1825. The Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, is a religious group that emphasizes the direct experience of God and the importance of social justice. In this book, Hicks defends the Christian beliefs of the Quakers against criticism from other Christian denominations. He argues that the Quaker belief in the inner light, or the presence of God within each person, is consistent with the teachings of the Bible. Hicks also addresses the Quaker rejection of traditional sacraments such as baptism and communion, explaining that these practices are not necessary for salvation. Throughout the book, Hicks emphasizes the importance of living a life of integrity and following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. ""A Defense of the Christian Doctrines of the Society of Friends"" is an important work in the history of Quakerism and provides insight into the beliefs and practices of this unique religious group.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.