On Earth as it is in Heaven
On Earth as it is in Heaven
by Woodbrooke - Kathryn Damiano, Andrew Harvey
This thesis argues against the received view of 18th century Quakerism, which is heavily influenced by the work of Rufus Jones and effectively depreciates it in favour of the 17th c. It is widely thought that the tightening discipline and regulation of the minutiae of life found …
Early Quaker Christology
Early Quaker Christology
by Woodbrooke - Maurise Creasey, Andrew Harvey
Creasey argues that the concept of the ‘inner light’ must be understood in Christological terms, but also that traditional Christological formulas are less valuable than knowing Christ experimentally; and that Christ the Light is redemptively active throughout creation: the Incar…
The Quaker experience in Kenya
The Quaker experience in Kenya
by Woodbrooke - David Kikaya
This thesis explores the roots of East Africa Yearly Meeting, at the time of writing the largest Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends in the world, with 50,000 members. The study centres on the American Friends’ Mission to Kaimosi, British Colonial Kenya between the…
The temporal collage
The temporal collage
by woodbrooke - Judy Firth, Fran Cetti
This thesis argues that Quakers (members of the Religious Society of Friends) create their own ‘temporal collages’ through which they balance the competing demands on their time. In order to capture the varied qualities of Quaker time, the author portrays it as ‘polychronic’ (mul…
Quakerly Conflict
Quakerly Conflict
by Woodbrooke - Douglas Kline, Fran Cetti
This thesis examines the issue of internal conflict in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) through an analysis of the author’s fieldwork findings. It uses a conceptual framework that proposes that individual identity is culturally constructed by its social setting – within…
Friendly patriots: British quakerism and the imperial nation, 1890-1910
Friendly patriots: British quakerism and the imperial nation, 1890-1910
by Woodbrooke - Brian Phillips, Rebecca Wynter
This thesis examines the public image and dominant attitudes of British Friends between 1890 and 1910 through the Quaker press – The Friend, The British Friend, Friends’ Quarterly Examiner and Peace and Goodwill – as well as reports from Yearly Meeting and British Weekly, a Nonco…
In love and life: Towards a quaker therapy and the pastoral care of those in mental dis-ease
In love and life: Towards a quaker therapy and the pastoral care of those in mental dis-ease
by Woodbrooke - Carolyn Sansom, Fran Cetti
The theme of this thesis is the centrality of relationship to individual well-being; its focus is the help offered to those who experience mental ‘dis-ease’ by the theory and practice of ‘therapeutic Quakerism’. It argues that a different model of care to that of the current biom…
Quakerism and the approaches to mental affliction
Quakerism and the approaches to mental affliction
by Woodbrooke - Amanda Lawrence, Rebecca Wynter
This thesis explores the association of George Fox (1624-1691) – Leicestershire-born founder of the Society of Friends – and William Tuke (1732-1822) – leading York Quaker, businessman and philanthropist – to the treatment of mental illness. Split into three main chapters, the au…
THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD - 5 Knowledge: Problems and Varieties
THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD - 5 Knowledge: Problems and Varieties
by SPCK - N T Wright
Knowledge: Problems and Varieties We have seen that the study of the New Testament involves three disciplines in particular: literature, history and theology. They are, as it were, among the armies that use the New Testament as a battleground…
THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD - 22 Historical Study of First-Century Religious Movements
THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD - 22 Historical Study of First-Century Religious Movements
by SPCK - N T Wright
Historical Study of First-Century Religious Movements The main focus of this project is nothing more nor less than the history of certain first-century religious movements. That description is, I think, as little likely to mislead as any other catch-all heading…
The Quaker understanding of the Ministerial Vocation
The Quaker understanding of the Ministerial Vocation
by Woodbrooke - Lucia Beamish, Andrew Harvey
This thesis considers Quaker ministry from George Fox through the 18th into the 19th century, and argues that there was a diversion from the conception of Fox, represented by both an increasingly oppressive formal structure, and by shallow lack of considered discernment concernin…
Echoing the Word - Epilogue
Echoing the Word - Epilogue
by SPCK - Paula Gooder & Michael Perham
Epilogue One of the focuses of this book has been to identify those many when the Common Worship eucharistic texts draw on the Bible and its theology. The eucharistic texts are a rich feast of theological ideas and allusions, but it can be all too easy to miss the depth and bread…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Trust or Control
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Trust or Control
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Trust or Control Psalm 115 Today I received a much-forwarded e-mail with a moving story about a woman showing a caring attitude to a homeless guy and his mentally challenged friend who showed up in a fast-food restaurant. The e-mail promised that if in turn I forward the e-mail t…
My practical theology DJW - God and humankind - are they compatible?
My practical theology DJW - God and humankind - are they compatible?
by David John Woodman
This practical theology has developed over many years and discusses some of the seemingly incompatible aspects of God and humankind, good and evil and in relation to some scientific theories that I believe has an impact on these questions. I see no impossibility between the quest…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A