Bøger af Helen Holt

A glimpse into the convictions, lives and legacies of the three Quaker chocolate families - the Cadburys, Rowntrees and Frys.

"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"--

"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"--