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Works by Douglas Gwyn

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USA
Places of residence
Pennsylvania, USA

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A well-known Quaker historian explores the qualities of Quaker faith and practice that contribute to living sustainably in the world today. He explores such paradoxes as equality and community, unity and differentiation, integrity and personal discernment, and other aspects of life that Quakers have worked to bring into balance through their 350-year history. How have Quakers learned to create the kind of individual and community life that can prepare us to live fully and responsibly into a time of social and planetary change?… (more)
 
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FriendshipFLibrary | 4 other reviews | Sep 30, 2024 |
Johnson Lecture, Friends United Meeting Triennial, 7/16/1990
 
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LloydLeeWilson | Aug 19, 2024 |
In this book, Doug Gwyn draws upon his training in biblical studies and years of research in Quaker history to offer stories of early Friends answering the call to radical faithfulness, and to map the covenantal convictions that framed that call.
 
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PendleHillLibrary | Sep 15, 2023 |
George Fox's message that the kingdom of God is already here.
 
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PendleHillLibrary | 2 other reviews | Sep 1, 2022 |

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Works
33
Members
746
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Rating
½ 4.3
Reviews
42
ISBNs
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