"George Fox: An Autobiography" by George Fox is a compelling memoir from the early 20th Century that chronicles the extraordinary life of its author as he seeks meaning. The saga begins with the author's childhood, and quickly moves into his burgeoning dissatisfaction with conventional religious practices. As he moves into adulthood he quests for spiritual fulfillment and ultimate truth through a number of mystical experiences. This introspective voyage culminates in the birth of the Quaker movement, with the author serving as a reformer and leader, forever impacting the religious landscape.
George Fox: An Autobiography
By George Fox
Embark on an amazing journey of religious discovery, as one man rejects traditional religion and seeks a direct connection to the divine, sparking a spiritual revolution.
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About the AuthorGeorge Fox was an English Dissenter, who was a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends. The son of a Leicestershire weaver, he lived in times of social upheaval and war. He rebelled against the religious and political authorities by proposing an unusual, uncompromising approach to the Christian faith. He travelled throughout Britain as a dissenting preacher, performed hundreds of healings, and was often persecuted by the disapproving authorities.
George Fox was an English Dissenter, who was a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends. The son of a Leicestershire weaver, he lived in times of social upheaval and war. He rebelled against the religious and political authorities by proposing an unusual, uncompromising approach to the Christian faith. He travelled throughout Britain as a dissenting preacher, performed hundreds of healings, and was often persecuted by the disapproving authorities.
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