Quaker Strongholds

"Quaker Strongholds" by Caroline Emelia Stephen is a work that takes us back to the 19th century, offering a close look at the beliefs, religious services, internal structure, and communal practices of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. The book begins with Stephen's own story, sharing how she went from questioning traditional religious ways to finding comfort in the peace and community she found at a Friends' meeting. She shines a light on the key ideas of Quakerism, such as the importance of personal relationships with the divine and the central role of silence in their worship. The author shares about how she found comfort in silent gatherings and found so much more in the Quaker's peaceful, communal worship. She aims to explain the main beliefs of Quakerism and shows how individuals can have a direct connection to the Divine.