A Letter To The Followers Of Elias Hicks: In The City Of Baltimore And Its Vicinity (1840)

""A Letter To The Followers Of Elias Hicks: In The City Of Baltimore And Its Vicinity"" is a book written by Joseph John Gurney in 1840. The book is a letter addressed to the followers of Elias Hicks, who was a prominent Quaker preacher in the early 19th century. Gurney was a British Quaker minister who had come to America to address the growing controversy within the Quaker community over the teachings of Hicks.The book provides a detailed account of Gurney's visit to Baltimore and the surrounding areas, where he met with various Quaker communities and engaged in discussions about the differences between the teachings of Hicks and the traditional Quaker beliefs. Gurney argues that Hicks' teachings were in conflict with the fundamental principles of Quakerism, and that they were leading to a division within the community.Throughout the book, Gurney provides a detailed analysis of the teachings of Hicks and the ways in which they differed from traditional Quaker beliefs. He also presents his own arguments in support of the traditional Quaker view, and offers suggestions for how the community can move forward and address the divisions that have arisen.Overall, ""A Letter To The Followers Of Elias Hicks: In The City Of Baltimore And Its Vicinity"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant controversy within the Quaker community in the early 19th century. It provides a valuable perspective on the teachings of Hicks and their impact on the Quaker community, as well as the efforts of Gurney and others to address the divisions that arose as a result.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.