Observations on the Articles Published in the Episcopal Recorder (Classic Reprint): Over the Signature of "a Member of the Society of Friends" (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Observations on the Articles published in the Episcopal Recorder offer a pointed look at early Quaker disagreements over scriptural authority and the role of inward revelation.

This 1837 work, attributed to Thomas Evans, argues for Holy Scripture as the rule of faith and practice and critiques the idea that inner inspiration can stand above or replace the Bible. It traces tensions within the Society of Friends, contrasts it with the so-called Hicksites, and engages with the writings of John Wilkinson and Robert Barclay to examine how “first principles” have shaped dissent and division.

• Learn why the author argues that Scripture must govern belief and conduct, not inward revelation alone.
• See how the piece situates Quaker history, the role of early ministers, and debates about authority and doctrine.
• Explore references to Wilkinson, Barclay, and the broader disputes within Friends and their impact on faith communities.
• Understand the stakes of scriptural primacy for practice and how these arguments frame later religious disputes.

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