Are you looking for more information about Quakers?

Below is a short bibliography of books about Quakerism, many of which can be found in our Meeting library.

Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting

This is an important source of information about New England Yearly Meeting (NEYM). It’s mandate is to communicate to members and inquirers the historic and continuing faith of Friends, particularly as relevant to New England Yearly Meeting, and to outline procedures to be followed by meetings regarding membership, organization, the conduct of their business.  It is currently in the process of being rewritten and so, in addition to the 1985 version there is also the Interim Faith and Practice 2014.  

 Friends for 350 Years, Howard Brinton, Pendle Hill, 2002. Combines history and interpretation in an excellent single volume on the essentials of Quakerism.

The Quiet Rebels: The Story of the Quakers in America, Margaret Hope Bacon, New Society Publishers, Philadelphia, 1985 includes an introduction "The Quaker Contribution to Nonviolent Action."

The Journal of George Fox. The journal of George Fox, the principal founder of Quakers. 

The Journal of John Woolman. An 18th century Friend records his efforts to follow his Quaker faith. A classic of American and Quaker literature.

A Testament of Devotion, Thomas R. Kelly, Harper and Bros., NY, 1941. A short book of devotional essays, still widely read among Friends.

A Procession of Friends: Quakers in America, Daisy Newman, Doubleday and Company, Garden City, NY, 1972. Quaker history and principles related as a series of short narratives.

 Friends Journal.  A monthly magazine that includes a wide array of articles on Quakerism with emphasis on the unprogrammed branch. FriendsJournal.org.

 More information about books on Quakerism can be found at quakerbooks.org

 A series of short videos about Quakers can be found at QuakerSpeak.com