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Twenty-First Century Penn (Paul Buckley)
Twenty-First Century Penn: Writings on the Faith and Practice of the People Called Quakers by William Penn, translated into Modern English by Paul Buckley, is the first release from Earlham School of Religion Publications, an imprint of the Earlham Press.
Paul Buckley is an active member of Clear Creek Monthly Meeting (Richmond, Indiana) and Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting. His extensive involvement with wider Quaker organizations includes current service on the FGC Central Committee and the Friends Journal Board of Managers.
In translating and
editing William Penn's writings for the modern reader, Paul spent two
full years researching Penn's language, tracking down obscure references,
and identifying Scriptural allusions. Abundant footnotes explain material
which might not be apparent to a contemporary reader, but these footnotes
can easily be ignored if one prefers to immerse oneself in Penn's thoughts.
While remaining faithful to Penn's message, Paul's writing style is clear
and crisp. His translation of Penn's works should prove as valuable a
resource as Dean Freiday's Barclay's Apology in Modern English.
-- Cathy
Habschmidt
Where the Wind Blows (Jay Marshall)
In 1998, Earlham School of Religion conducted a national consultation during which Friends discussed their hopes and fears regarding the state of the Religious Society of Friends. On numerous occasions the School heard reports of vitality that deserved further investigation.
Where
the Wind Blows is the result of surveys and conversations
with nine groups of Friends. This
project had two primary goals: share positive
news of worship and ministry among Friends;
and create a resource for Friends seeking assistance
with their own quest for vitality. ESR is
pleased to offer this book in service to its constituents
and other interested readers.
-- Jay Marshall
The Quaker Bible Reader (ed. Paul Buckley & Stephen Angell)
The Quaker Bible Reader is a collection of thirteen essays written by Friends of various traditions and view points. Each chapter provides insight into how the author reads and interprets the text from their location on the Quaker spectrum. The end result is a fine display of the diverse techniques Friends use to understand the text, and is crafted in such as way as to encourage readers to engage the Bible themselves.
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