A Letter To The Followers Of Elias Hicks - Joseph John Gurney - Bog

A Letter To The Followers Of Elias Hicks: In The City Of Baltimore And Its Vicinity is a book written by Joseph John Gurney in 1840. The book is a response to the teachings of Elias Hicks, a prominent Quaker preacher who believed in the inner light of Christ and the authority of personal experience over the Bible. Gurney, a fellow Quaker, disagreed with Hicks' teachings and wrote this letter to address the issues and concerns of the followers of Hicks in Baltimore and its surrounding areas. The book is a detailed analysis of the differences between Hicks' teachings and the traditional Quaker beliefs, and Gurney argues that Hicks' teachings were inconsistent with the Bible and the Quaker tradition. The book is written in a persuasive and informative style, and it provides a valuable insight into the religious debates and controversies of the time. Overall, A Letter To The Followers Of Elias Hicks is an important work of Quaker theology and a significant contribution to the history of American religious thought.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.