The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction

This book provides a concise and comprehensive introduction to the Quakers, one of the world's most fascinating and enigmatic religious groups.

Emerging in England in the 1650s as a radical sect, the Quakers are known for their anti-slavery activities, principled stance against war, and pioneering work in penal reform.

The book explores the unique approach of Quakers to worship, belief, theology, and language, and discusses their diversity, with some practicing Protestant evangelicalism and others no longer identifying as Christian.

It also places the Quakers in the wider religious picture and predicts their future.