| The History of the Life of Thomas Ellwood: Written by Himself Contributor(s): Ellwood, Thomas (Author), Moore, Rosemary Anne (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0759106452 ISBN-13: 9780759106451 Publisher: Altamira Press OUR PRICE: $29.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2004 Annotation: Ellwood's compelling autobiography offers a unique look on the early development of the Quaker movement in 17th century in England and its battles over religious freedom. Now back in print with a new introduction, this book will be of interest to many Quakers, plus many social and religious historians. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Christianity - Quaker |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004011188 |
| Series: Sacred Literature (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6" W x 8.96" (0.82 lbs) 227 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 'There are many greater Quakers than Ellwood, but few more likeable' quips editor Rosemary Moore in her epilogue. Her new edition of Thomas Ellwood's autobiography will be of interest to social and religious historians, Quakers, English literary scholars, and to many others. For Ellwood's story vividly recounts the early days of the Friends movement in 17th century England and the persecution they underwent. A student of Issac Pennington, an assistant to John Milton, and the editor of the journals of George Fox, Thomas Ellwood gives moving account of his tumultuous life and times. |
