John Woolman and the Affairs of Truth

Many pilgrims on spiritual journeys since John Woolman's time have been drawn toward the irenic virtues and steadfast faith illuminating the pages of his Journal. This work collects the body of Woolman's general writings (other than the Journal) so that the record will be made more complete as to his concerns and thoughts, his experiences and prophetic witness,'in the affairs of Truth'.Today,his thought and influence chiefly come to us from the Journal while the main body of his lifetime writings!scattered and for the most part unknown!remain outside our ken. This edition gathers into one convenient volume and in chronological order all of the known essays, epistles, and other works which Woolman intended for general readers. The editor's introduction to each of the texts is intended to explain the context for each work in its historical moment.

Biographies & Memoirs

Woolman, John

Proud, James

Historical

Inner Light Books

William Penn's 'Holy Experiment': Quaker Truth in Pennsylvania, 1682-1781

<p>William Penn's life was, at its core, a search for peace. This study concentrates attention on his greatest effort to secure true peace for all--his undertaking to populate and cultivate the region of North America granted him by the English Crown in March 1681.</p>
<p>Penn intended that Pennsylvania should be a haven for seekers of religious freedom and liberty of conscience, especially those who, for the sake of faith and principle, had suffered property forfeiture or bodily imprisonment during the persecutions of the English Civil War, Commonwealth, Protectorate, and Restoration. In commenting on how he had acquired Pennsylvania and what ends it might serve, Penn wrote to William Harrison: </p>
<p>For my country, [I eyed] the Lord in the obtaining of it; and more was I drawn inward to look to Him, and to o[we it] to His hand and power, than to any ot[her way]. I have so obtained it and desire that I may not be unworthy of His love, but do that which may answer yet His kind providence and serve His Truth and people; that an example may be set up to the nations. There may be room there, though not here, for such a holy experiment</p>
<p>This book traces the historical progress of the foremost themes of the holy experiment from 1681, when Penn wrote the above letter to Harrison. These themes were most fully realized by the 1750s, but the holy experiment continued until 1781, when the experiment was finally laid down. The great themes of the experiment, in addition to the founding principles of peace grounded in religious freedom and liberty of conscience, were public education, preserving friendship with the Native Americans, and abolishing the evil of slavery. By the end of the experiment in 1781, both successes and failures had been realized, successes and failures that continue to underlie the society America has become since those days of its birthing at Philadelphia when the founding fathers gave order to the United States.</p>
<p>James Proud is an attorney, now retired, and a priest of the Episcopal Church. Proud is the editor of John Woolman and the A airs of Truth, published by Inner Light Books in 2010.</p>

<b>Bizarre tales you won’t believe of The Titanic, nuclear cockroaches, alligators in the subway, the two-headed dog, Black Bart the Pirate, Bonnie and Clyde, The Bunny Man, and much more! Fact or fiction?</b><br><br>Did you hear about the kids who found a Ferrari buried in their garden? What about the man who sued Satan? Or the woman who woke up in the middle of her funeral? Do you know the legend of the Bunny Man?<br><br>There are some stories that people will claim are true without a doubt, no matter the circumstance. This collection showcases the best of these fascinating and often creepy<br><br>Whether you believe these urban myths or not, they have the power to unnerve and enthrall us all. This incredible compilation of captivating stories will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Urban Legends: Bizarre Tales You Won't Believe

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Skyhorse

<p>Death comes in many forms—sometimes peaceful, sometimes tragic, sometimes dramatic . . . and at other times just plain weird. In <i>History’s Weirdest Deaths</i>, you’ll read the true stories of more than a hundred people who met their end in a bizarre fashion. Each cautionary tale is unique. Meet the victims of stunts that went horribly wrong, ordinary people who made boneheaded blunders, and famous figures who realized too late that celebrity isn’t a cure for stupidity. </p>

History's Weirdest Deaths

Portable Press

<p><div><br /> <br /> <b>If you think you that you're safe, then you'd better think again...</b> <div><br /></div> <div>Explore some of the world's most inexplicable occurrences, mind-bending conspiracy theories, spine-chilling urban legends and totally unbelievable truths in this weird and wonderful collection. Whether you're a sceptic, a self-confessed conspiracy junkie or just curious about what the world might be hiding from you, the stories in this book will push the boundaries of your belief and set your imagination alight - but only if you're brave enough to read it.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Filled with ghoulish ghost stories, terrifying conspiracies and unbelievable urban myths, this book aims to send chills down the reader's spine.</div> </div></p>

This Book Will Make You Shit Yourself: Unexplained Events, Shocking Conspiracy Theories and Unbelievable Truths to Scare the Cr*p Out of You

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Summersdale

Urban Legends: Strange Tales and Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World

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