An in-depth study of the history and beliefs of the Quaker religious movement. Turner explores the origins of Quakerism, its growth and development over time, and its impact on society. The book also addresses the controversies and challenges that Quakers have faced over the years, including their stance on slavery, war, and other key issues of conscience. This book will appeal to those interested in religious history, as well as those seeking to understand the role of religion in social and political movements. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.