Historical Dictionary of the Friends (Quakers) Second Edition

 There’s a new edition of the Historical Dictionary of Friends, which I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to write two articles for: one on convergent Friends and one on Freedom Friends Church.

The Dictionary is especially helpful for those working on academic areas of Quakerism, though it would be nice to have something like this in every Quaker meeting house just to help keep terms and people straight. Unfortunately, the way it is currently priced it is geared more towards institutions and libraries. If you want a cheaper version of something very similar see if you can pick up a used copy of A To Z Of The Friends (quakers), which is the first edition of the dictionary.

A blurb about the book:

The modern reputation of Friends in the United States and Europe is grounded in the relief work they have conducted in the presence and aftermath of war. Friends also known as Quakers have coordinated the feeding and evacuation of children from war zones around the world. They have helped displaced persons without regard to politics. They have engaged in the relief of suffering in places as far-flung as Ireland, France, Germany, Ethiopia, Egypt, China, and India. Their work was acknowledged with the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947 to the American Friends Service Committee AFSC and the Friends Service Council of Great Britain. More often, however, Quakers live, worship, and work quietly, without seeking public attention for themselves. Now, the Friends are a truly worldwide body and are recognized by their Christ-centered message of integrity and simplicity, as well as their nonviolent stance and affirmation of the belief that all people—women as well as men—may be called to the ministry.The expanded second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Friends Quakers relates the history of the Friends through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on concepts, significant figures, places, activities, and periods. This book is an excellent access point for scholars and students, who will find the overviews and sources for further research provided by this book to be enormously helpful.

via Rowman.com: 9780810870888 – Historical Dictionary of the Friends Quakers, Second Edition.

3 responses to “Historical Dictionary of the Friends (Quakers) Second Edition”

  1. That book looks awesome. As one who has waded into Barclay and the influence of Keith on Barclay this may be a fascinating refernce book to own. Regards from the Antipodes.