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Mother's First-Born Daughters : Early Shaker Writings on Women and Religion
ISBN: 9780253207449 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. ..". an excellent collection of writings covering the period 1774-1854... mostly in print for the first time.... Humez provides excellent and clear introductions, emphasizing the ambiguous role of women."--Library Journal "This very fine book is a valuable contribution to Shaker studies, religious studies, and women's studies." --Journal of American History "The editor provides insightful commentary, but the power is in the straightforward and powerful words of the women who founded and participated in this most religious American group."--The Bloomsbury Review "Humez's... ..". an excellent collection of writings covering the period 1774-1854... mostly in print for the first time.... Humez provides excellent and clear... |
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104,69 zł |
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Letters from a Young Shaker : William S. Byrd at Pleasant Hill
ISBN: 9780813191102 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In the early nineteenth century, a young man belonging to the prominent Byrd family of Virginia, the grandson of William Byrd III, took up residence in the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. Over the next two years, 1826--1828, he wrote a series of letters to his father, a federal judge in Ohio, describing his experiences and his impressions of the United Society of Believers, as the Shakers were formally called. Eventually, William S. Byrd became a convert to the society and an advocate of its beliefs and practices. His letters -- cut short by his father's death -- offer today's... In the early nineteenth century, a young man belonging to the prominent Byrd family of Virginia, the grandson of William Byrd III, took up residenc... |
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130,92 zł |
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O Sisters Ain't You Happy? : Gender, Family, and Community Among the Harvard and Shirley Shakers, 1781-1918
ISBN: 9780815629061 / Angielski / Twarda / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Compelling, in-depth analysis of Shaker villages that sheds light on how communal attitudes helped to liberate Shaker women. Drawing on archival material from Shaker members, observers, and apostates, noted historian Suzanne R. Thurman offers a scholarly yet eminently readable study of life in two of the oldest, most prominent American Shaker villages: the Harvard and Shirley communities of Massachusetts. Even as she delves into the complex fabric of Shaker social life, Thurman challenges traditional perceptions of gender roles within the community. Shaker spiritual and social ethics, she...
Compelling, in-depth analysis of Shaker villages that sheds light on how communal attitudes helped to liberate Shaker women. Drawing on archival mater...
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153,23 zł |
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O Sisters Ain't You Happy?: Gender, Family, and Community Among the Harvard and Shirley Shakers, 1781-1918
ISBN: 9780815629344 / Angielski / Miękka / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Drawing on archival material from Shaker members, observers, and apostates, noted historian Suzanne R. Thurman offers a scholarly yet eminently readable study of life in two of the oldest, most prominent American Shaker villages: the Harvard and Shirley communities of massachusetts. Even as she delves into the complex fabric of Shaker social life, Thurman challenges traditional perceptions of gender roles within the community. Shaker spiritual and social ethics, she points out, strongly favored women. Celibacy and an androgynous theology, for instance, allowed androgynous social roles to...
Drawing on archival material from Shaker members, observers, and apostates, noted historian Suzanne R. Thurman offers a scholarly yet eminently readab...
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99,24 zł |
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The A to Z of the Shakers
ISBN: 9780810868939 / Angielski / Miękka / 325 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The A to Z of the Shakers relates the history of this fascinating group through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on Shaker communities, industries, individual families, and important people. Every definition, biography, and point of history was submitted to the Shakers at Sabbathday Lake for their review before it was included for publication. As such, the voice of the contemporary Shakers is found in the dictionary, and they have given it their unequivocal endorsement.
The A to Z of the Shakers relates the history of this fascinating group through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cros...
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264,37 zł |
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The Aletheia : Spirit of Truth
ISBN: 9781117309392 / Angielski / Miękka / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remov...
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93,82 zł |
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Sisters in the Faith : Shaker Women and Equality of the Sexes
ISBN: 9781558498631 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. In 1788, following the death of charismatic founder Mother Ann Lee, the celibate religious group known as the Shakers set out to institutionalize equality of the sexes in their theology, government, and daily practice. In this book, Glendyne Wergland evaluates how well they succeeded in that mission by examining the experiences of women within Shaker communities over more than a century. Drawing on an extensive archive of primary documents, Wergland discusses topics ranging from girlhood, health, and dress to why women joined the Shakers and how they were viewed by those outside their... In 1788, following the death of charismatic founder Mother Ann Lee, the celibate religious group known as the Shakers set out to institutionalize e... |
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131,57 zł |
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By Their Fruits : The Story of Shakerism in South Union, Kentucky
ISBN: 9780807879290 / Angielski / Miękka / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This is the story of the successful communal living in South Union, Kentucky, by the Shakers. Although quiet and conservative in matters of dress and living quarters, these people believed in the usefulness of modern invention that would make God's work" easier and better. This book about their beliefs and way of life contributes to a better understanding of this socioreligious group."
Originally published in 1947. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist... This is the story of the successful communal living in South Union, Kentucky, by the Shakers. Although quiet and conservative in matters of dress and ...
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234,82 zł |
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Yearning for the New Age : Laura Holloway-Langford and Late Victorian Spirituality
ISBN: 9780253001771 / Angielski / Twarda / 347 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This biography of an unconventional woman in late 19th-century America is a study of a search for individual autonomy and spiritual growth. Laura Holloway-Langford, a "rebel girl" from Tennessee, moved to New York City, where she supported her family as a journalist. She soon became famous as the author of Ladies of the White House, which secured her financial independence. Promoted to associate editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, she gave readings and lectures and became involved in progressive women's causes, the temperance movement, and theosophy-even traveling to Europe to meet Madame... This biography of an unconventional woman in late 19th-century America is a study of a search for individual autonomy and spiritual growth. Laura H... |
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141,67 zł |
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Issachar Bates: A Shaker's Journey
ISBN: 9781611684193 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Winner of the Communal Studies Association book award (2014) Issachar Bates (1758-1837) was a Revolutionary War veteran in rural upstate New York who, at the age of forty-three, abruptly turned from his family life to become a celibate Shaker. He immediately became instrumental in Shakerism's westward expansion, and his personal charisma, persuasive preaching, and musical talent helped stimulate the movement's growth. Bates drew "western" converts in abundance, profoundly changing the character of Shakerism by increasing its geographic reach. He also helped shape the Shakers'...
Winner of the Communal Studies Association book award (2014) Issachar Bates (1758-1837) was a Revolutionary War veteran in rural upstate Ne...
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450,03 zł |
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Writings of Shaker Apostates and Anti-Shakers, 1782-1850
ISBN: 9781848933873 / Angielski / Twarda / 1088 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. In the late eighteenth century a small Shaker community travelled to America under the leadership of 'Mother Ann' Lee. The American communities they founded were based on ideals of pacifism, celibacy and gender equality. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communities and on society as a whole. Yet they were not without their detractors. This three volume collection presents writings from a broad cross-section of those who opposed the Shakers and their way of life, which was based on gender equality, celibacy and pacifism. Arriving in America during the...
In the late eighteenth century a small Shaker community travelled to America under the leadership of 'Mother Ann' Lee. The American communities they f...
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The Kentucky Revival: A Short History of the Late Extraordinary Out-Pouring of the Spirit of God, in the Western States of America, Agreeabl
ISBN: 9781466413344 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. An eyewitness to the Kentucky revival of the early 1800s describes how it started and how it progressed and what the people believed and the strange manifestations that were present in their services. It was the beginning of the Second Great Awakening.
Preface to the Modern Edition The information in this book is very enlightening because history books tell us the Second Great Awakening started about 1820 with camp-meetings in the Northeast, but this book shows that great revival camp-meetings started in 1799 and went on continuously up to and including the period given for the... An eyewitness to the Kentucky revival of the early 1800s describes how it started and how it progressed and what the people believed and the strange m...
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Seym Faith and Pactice 4th Edition
ISBN: 9781939831002 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Quaker Faith And Practice is a tradition among the Religious Society of Friends dating back to its beginnings in the 1650's in England. The practice started as a series of letters containing advice and counsel for ministers traveling in Europe and North America and Queries and Advice for the Friends Meetings struggling under persecution from the English church and crown.Eventually, these letters were collected, printed, and distributed to the increasing number of Friends Meetings around the world. These books were regularly updated over the years as Friends labored over religious concerns...
Quaker Faith And Practice is a tradition among the Religious Society of Friends dating back to its beginnings in the 1650's in England. The practice s...
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71,04 zł |
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Writings of Shaker Apostates and Anti-Shakers, 1782-1850 Vol 2
ISBN: 9781138766884 / Angielski / Twarda / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communities and on society as a whole. This three volume collection presents writings from a broad cross-section of those who opposed the Shakers and their way of life.
The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communi...
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658,15 zł |
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Writings of Shaker Apostates and Anti-Shakers, 1782-1850
ISBN: 9781138664296 / Angielski / Miękka / 334 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communities and on society as a whole. This three volume collection presents writings from a broad cross-section of those who opposed the Shakers and their way of life.
The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communi...
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248,07 zł |
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Writings of Shaker Apostates and Anti-Shakers, 1782-1850 Vol 2
ISBN: 9781138661028 / Angielski / Miękka / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communities and on society as a whole. This three volume collection presents writings from a broad cross-section of those who opposed the Shakers and their way of life.
The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communi...
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227,04 zł |
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Writings of Shaker Apostates and Anti-Shakers, 1782-1850 Vol 3
ISBN: 9781138661035 / Angielski / Miękka / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communities and on society as a whole. This three volume collection presents writings from a broad cross-section of those who opposed the Shakers and their way of life.
The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communi...
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248,07 zł |
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The Kentucky Revival: A Short History of the Late Extraordinary Out-Pouring of the Spirit of God, in the Western States of America, Agreeabl
ISBN: 9780998217239 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. An eyewitness to the Kentucky revival of the early 1800s describes how it started and how it progressed and what the people believed and the strange manifestations that were present in their services. It was the beginning of the Second Great Awakening. The information in this book is very enlightening for many reasons. One of the reasons these early camp-meetings have not received the attention they deserve is because unusual manifestations of the Spirit were seen throughout, not just in a few places, or for a few years. It was opposition to these manifestations that ultimately... An eyewitness to the Kentucky revival of the early 1800s describes how it started and how it progressed and what the people believed and the strang... |
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35,23 zł |
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Historical Dictionary of the Shakers
ISBN: 9781538102305 / Angielski / Twarda / 460 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Shakerism teaches God s immanence through the common life shared in Christ s mystical body. Like many religious seekers throughout the ages, they honor the revelation of God but cannot be bound up in an unchanging set of dogmas or creeds. Freeing themselves from domination by the state religion, Mother Ann Lee and her first followers in mid-18th-century England labored to encounter the godhead directly. They were blessed by spiritual gifts that showed them a way to live the heavenly life on Earth. The result of their efforts was the fashioning of a celibate communal life called the...
Shakerism teaches God s immanence through the common life shared in Christ s mystical body. Like many religious seekers throughout the ages, they hono...
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581,53 zł |
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Be Humble: Notebook
ISBN: 9781719431217 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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29,72 zł |