By what means did the Religious Society of Friends grow during the 20th century? Noted Quaker author Howard Brinton tackles that question in this brief pamphlet.

The nature and development of early Quakerism, with some reflections on the Society of Friends in America.

Brinton writes a very interesting account of how early Friends were "convinced" and how early meetings started, as interested people were invited to a silent meeting. It was the silent meeting that reached them, he says, rather than any theological explanations or preaching. He explains that it is by this same experience that people come to Friends today. ( )

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