Religious Society of Friends

The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. Quakers are counted among the historic peace churches, and have congregations scattered across the world. Since its origin in England, Quakerism has spread to other countries, chiefly the United States, Kenya and Bolivia. The number of Quakers in the world is relatively small (approximately 600,000), although there are places, such as Philadelphia, PA US, in which Quaker influence is concentrated.

Recommended reading

• Bacon, Margaret H. The Quiet Rebels: The Story of the Quakers in America ISBN 0-87574-935-6
• Brinton, Howard H. Friends for 350 Years ISBN 0-87574-903-8
• Birkel, Michael L. Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition ISBN 1-57075518-3 (in the UK, ISBN 0-232-52448-3)
• Cooper, Wilmer A. A Living Faith : An Historical and Comparative Study of Quaker Beliefs. 2nd ed. ISBN 0-944350-53-4
• Gillman, Harvey A Light that is Shining: Introduction to the Quakers ISBN 0-85245-213-6
• Hamm, Thomas D. The Quakers in America ISBN 0-231-12362-0
• Hubbard, Geoffrey Quaker by Convincement ISBN 0-85245-189-X and ISBN 0-14-021663-4
• ed. Mullet, Michael New Light on George Fox ISBN 1-85072-142-4
• Punshon, John Portrait in Grey : a short history of the Quakers ISBN 0-85245-180-6
• Pym, Jim Listening to the Light: How to Bring Quaker Simplicity and Integrity into our Lives. ISBN 0-7126-7020-3
• Smith, Robert Lawrence A Quaker Book of Wisdom ISBN 0-688-17233-4
• ed. West, Jessamyn The Quaker Reader ISBN 0-87574-916-X
• Wilson, Lloyd Lee Essays On The Quaker Vision Of Gospel Order ISBN 0-87574-925-9
• Wilson, Lloyd Lee Wrestling with Our Faith Tradition: Collected Public Witness, 1995-2004 ISBN 1-888305-36-4