Witchcraft And Quakerism: A Study In Social History

By Amelia Mott Gummere

Book Overview

Witchcraft and Quakerism: A Study in Social History is a book written by Amelia Mott Gummere. The book explores the relationship between witchcraft and Quakerism in the 17th and 18th centuries in the United States. Gummere examines the social, cultural, and religious contexts that led to the persecution of witches and the emergence of Quakerism as a religious movement. She also discusses the ways in which Quakerism challenged the prevailing beliefs about witchcraft and provided a new understanding of spirituality and social justice. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical and cultural factors that shaped the relationship between witchcraft and Quakerism and sheds light on the complex dynamics of early American society. Overall, Witchcraft and Quakerism: A Study in Social History is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of religion, culture, and social change in early American history.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: 1162970960
• ISBN13: 9781162970967
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"