The Quaker Sanctuary Tradition †

In the beginning of the Religious Society of Friends, in the seventeenth century, Quakers sought sanctuary from persecution in England and its American colonies. Later they provided sanctuary to people fleeing persecution, slavery, and war in many countries. They base their humanitarian efforts on f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Linda Rabben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/9/5/155