Autobiography Of A Shaker: And Revelation Of The Apocalypse, With An Appendix (1888)

By Frederick William Evans

Book Overview

Autobiography of a Shaker: And Revelation of the Apocalypse, With an Appendix (1888) is a book written by Frederick William Evans. The book is an autobiographical account of Evans' life as a member of the Shaker religious community, a Christian sect known for their celibacy, communal living, and ecstatic worship.Evans' account provides insight into the daily life of the Shakers, including their beliefs, practices, and customs. He also reveals the inner workings of the community, including the hierarchy of leadership and the role of women in the organization.In addition to his personal story, Evans also offers his interpretation of the Book of Revelation, a highly symbolic and prophetic text in the Bible. He claims to have received a revelation from God that helped him understand the meaning behind the apocalyptic imagery in the book.The book concludes with an appendix that includes additional information about the Shaker community, including their history, beliefs, and practices. Overall, Autobiography of a Shaker: And Revelation of the Apocalypse, With an Appendix (1888) provides a unique perspective on the Shaker community and their religious beliefs.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164582852
• ISBN13: 9781164582854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"