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"Rufus Jones was a Quaker giant of the 20th century. Charismatic and controversial, he reshaped the way many Quakers thought about the relationship between God and humans. Rufus Jones and the Presence of God traces Jones' life from adventurous farm-boy to much-loved college lecturer and popular author on mysticism, showing how he wove together ideas from Quakerism, psychology and philosophy. It also explores some of his spiritual practices, asking if there is anything we can learn from them today, whatever our beliefs"--

A brief practical guide for answering basic Quaker questions.

The revolutionary life of an eighteenth-century dwarf activist who was among the first to fight against slavery and animal cruelty

Discover Quaker practices aimed at healing pain and distress in mind, body and spirit.

A collection of essays examining the history of Quakerism from 1830 to 1937, tracing the resurgence of missionary work and the development of Quakerism as a global faith.

"Norman E. Donoghue II is an independent historian of American Quakerism based in Philadelphia"--

Making sense of religion in a world where Christianity seems to have forgotten the message of Jesus.

What is Quakerism? can be a difficult question to answer, especially when Quakers today struggle to find a shared religious language. In this book, Mark Russ answers this question from a personal perspective, telling his story of trying to make sense of Jesus within the Quaker community. Through this theological wrestling emerges a Quaker Shaped Christianity that is contemporary, open and rooted in tradition. In reflecting on how to approach the Bible, the challenges of Universalism, and the key events of the Jesus story, this book offers a creative, inspiring and readable theology for everyone who has wondered how Christianity and Quakerism fit together.

"An introduction to some groundbreaking Quaker scientists, and an exploration of some of the resonances between science and Quakerism, which has a rich tradition of engagement with science and produced many notable amateur and eminent professional scientists in fields ranging from psychology to physics. This book discusses some of the historical reasons for Quakers embracing science, it introduces 10 twentieth-century Quaker scientists, and explores some intriguing resonances between science and Quakerism. The distinctive Quaker emphasis on deeds not creeds has meant that Quaker scientists have been particularly interested in the ethical questions raised by science and that the emphasis on continual revelation has meant that they have welcomed the opportunity to reformulate their religious beliefs in the face of new scientific discoveries"--

Quakers bring a special approach to political action that draws on 360 years of activism.

A collection of essays examining transatlantic Quakerism in the eighteenth century, a period during which Quakers became increasingly sectarian even as they expanded their engagement with worldly affairs.

Rich in Buddhist and Quaker spiritual wisdom and practice, Hope Leans Forward helps us navigate life's essential questions of true aliveness and meaning--guiding us to discover greater bravery and courage to meet these fractured times. As we cultivate clarity and discernment, we see ourselves truly connected to a larger whole.

A growing percentage of young adults are not entering churches while older Christians are leaving. Coinciding with the deflation of the Western church is the explosion in popular culture of the mindfulness movement, which emphasizes meditation practices derived from Buddhism: an interesting juxtaposition that warrants exploration.

The Eternal Promise includes two of Thomas Kelly's classic essays, "The Gathered Meeting" and "Hasten unto God." Published in this edition is an essay, "Have you Ever Seen a Miracle?" of which Douglas Steere writes, "It is Thomas Kelly at his absolute best and will pierce the hearts of ever so many readers."

CUA Press is proud to announce the CUA Studies in Canon Law. In conjunction with the School of Canon Law of the Catholic University of America, we are making available, both digitally and in print, more than 400 canon law dissertations from the 1920s - 1960s, many of which have long been unavailable. These volumes are rich in historical content, yet remain relevant to canon lawyers today. Topics covered include such issues as abortion, excommunication, and infertility. Several studies are devoted to marriage and the annulment process; the acquiring and disposal of church property, including the union of parishes; the role and function of priests, vicars general, bishops, and cardinals; and juridical procedures within the church. For those who seek to understand current ecclesial practices in light of established canon law, these books will be an invaluable resource

CUA Press is proud to announce the CUA Studies in Canon Law. In conjunction with the School of Canon Law of the Catholic University of America, we are making available, both digitally and in print, more than 400 canon law dissertations from the 1920s - 1960s, many of which have long been unavailable. These volumes are rich in historical content, yet remain relevant to canon lawyers today. Topics covered include such issues as abortion, excommunication, and infertility. Several studies are devoted to marriage and the annulment process; the acquiring and disposal of church property, including the union of parishes; the role and function of priests, vicars general, bishops, and cardinals; and juridical procedures within the church. For those who seek to understand current ecclesial practices in light of established canon law, these books will be an invaluable resource