The Tract Association offers a small selection of books about Quaker spirituality and history. Most books are available only in print.
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Remarks Upon the Knowledge of The Lord, the Only True God. To Which is Added, Remarks Upon The Doctrine of Perseverance, By that faithful servant and Minister of Christ, Job Scott.
The saving knowledge of God is not learned, either by reading, reasoning, or searching ever so anxiously after it, in the mere strength and wisdom of man…. Men may search the scriptures, and think to have eternal life in them, and yet, not coming unto “Christ, the light of the world,” miss that real knowledge…
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Selections from the Religious Poems of John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)’s poetic, prophetic form of ministry shows both depth and breadth, firmly rooted in Friends principles.
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The Light Within and Selected Writings of Isaac Penington
A selection from the writings of Isaac Penington (1617-1679), who became a Friend in 1658
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A Description of the Qualifications Necessary to a Gospel Minister
A revised reprint of the 1767 original. A spiritual transformation is needed for Friends who speak in ministry. Bownas offers advice for discerning promptings to speak.
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A Language for the Inward Landscape: Spiritual Wisdom from the Quaker Movement
Friends use special vocabulary to describe their inward experiences. This book discusses and explains these words for a contemporary audience.
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Mind the Heavenly Treasure
Thoughts for each day from the Scriptures and the eight volumes of the writings of George Fox. Includes volumes and page numbers for Fox quotations.