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Erica Canella
Historian and researcher specializing in 17th-century English religious movements whose work examines the origins and early radicalism of the Quakers.
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Dec 1, 2025
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Dark Side of the Quakers
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Dr. Erica Canella, a historian specializing in 17th-century English religious movements, dives into the dark origins of Quakerism born from the chaos of the English Civil Wars. She explains how trauma and instability created fertile ground for this radical faith. Their disruptive tactics alarmed authorities, while early Quakers faced persecution for challenging norms around gender and social hierarchy. The conversation also reveals failed miracles like Susanna Pearson’s resurrection attempt, illustrating the urgency and fervor with which they pursued their divine mission.
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