Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of George Fox, The Founder of the Quakers is a biographical book written by John Selby Watson. The book is a detailed account of the life of George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement. George Fox was a religious leader who lived in the 17th century and is known for his teachings on the inner light, which he believed was the direct experience of God.The book covers Fox's early life, his spiritual awakening, and his travels throughout England and America, where he preached his message of the inner light. The book also delves into Fox's interactions with other religious leaders of his time, including the Puritans and the Anglicans, and the persecution he faced for his beliefs.Throughout the book, Watson provides a comprehensive analysis of Fox's teachings and their impact on the Quaker movement. He also explores the evolution of the Quaker movement after Fox's death and its influence on the development of other religious and social movements.Overall, The Life of George Fox, The Founder of the Quakers is a well-researched and insightful biography that provides a fascinating look into the life and teachings of one of the most important religious leaders of the 17th century.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.
