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THE QUAKERS AND THE POLITICS OF THE ARMY IN THE CRISIS OF 1659.

Authors :
Peters, Kate
Source :
Past & Present. May2016, Vol. 231 Issue 1, p97-128. 32p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

An essay is presented which discusses the Quakers' involvement in politics and their relationships with British Army soldiers during the Crisis of 1659 amidst Great Britain's Revolution. An overview of the Quaker merchant George Bishop's political activity as a pamphleteer, including his tract titled "Mene Tekel" and his attitude on the relationship between Christianity and state, is provided.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00312746
Volume :
231
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Past & Present
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116978716
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pastj/gtw005