Meeting House and Counting House: The Quaker Merchants of Colonial Philadelphia 1682-1763
by Frederick B. Tolles
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The "holy experiment" of the Quakers involved political hegemony and economic wealth. Gradually the Quakers realized that they had become involved in the compromises fatal to the spiritual integrity of the Society of Friends itself. The political crisis of 1756 hastened this realization, and the Quaker merchants abandoned the outward plantations and turned again to the plantations within.Originally published 1948.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in show more digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. show lessTags
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The "holy experiment" of the Quakers involved political hegemony and economic wealth. Gradually the Quakers realized that they had become involved in the compromises fatal to the spiritual integrity of the Society of Friends itself. The political crisis of 1756 hastened this realization, and the Quaker merchants abandoned the outward plantations and turned again to the plantations within.
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- Original publication date
- 1948
- Important places
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, USA
- Dedication
- For Elizabeth
- First words
- As the first Quaker colonists set sail for Pennsylvania in 1682, they carried with them sober words of advice and caution from George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends: "My friends, that are gone, and are going over to p... (show all)lant, and make outward plantations in America, keep your own plantations in your hearts, with the spirit and power of God, that your own vines and lilies be not hurt."
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)One must content oneself with the recognition that in both periods the Quakers made distinctive, indeed unique, contributions to the developing life of the American people.
- Original language
- English
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- Nonfiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 289.6748 — Religion Christian denominations Other denominations and sects Quaker North America Northeastern U.S.
- LCC
- BX7649 .P5 .T64 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Protestantism Other Protestant denominations Friends. Society of Friends. Quakers
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