James Nayler speaking / Brian Drayton.
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TextSeries: Pendle Hill pamphlet ; 413Publication details: Wallingford, Pa. : Pendle Hill Publications, 2011. Description: 36 p. ; 19 cmISBN: 9780875744131 (pbk.); 0875744133 (pbk.)Subject(s): Naylor, James, 1617?-1660 | Quakers -- England -- Biography | Dissenters, Religious -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century | Society of Friends -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th centuryLOC classification: BX7732.P4Summary: "To read James Nayler is to connect with Quakerism's initial eruption of insight and obedience," writes Brian Drayton, who has found, in the writings of this influential and controversial Friend, messages that speak to the turmoil of our times, as they spoke to the turmoil of 1650s England. Some central themes in the ministry of James Nayler are explored, with attention to how they address the most basic challenges of faithfulness in what early Friends called "the Lamb's War." Through this exploration, Brian Drayton invites readers into a closer acquaintance and dialogue with the life and works of James Nayler. Discussion questions included. -- Back cover.
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"June 2011."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 32-35)
"To read James Nayler is to connect with Quakerism's initial eruption of insight and obedience," writes Brian Drayton, who has found, in the writings of this influential and controversial Friend, messages that speak to the turmoil of our times, as they spoke to the turmoil of 1650s England. Some central themes in the ministry of James Nayler are explored, with attention to how they address the most basic challenges of faithfulness in what early Friends called "the Lamb's War." Through this exploration, Brian Drayton invites readers into a closer acquaintance and dialogue with the life and works of James Nayler. Discussion questions included. -- Back cover.
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