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Introduction to John Woolman
6 August 2022, Online
John Woolman has been described as the 'Quaker Saint' and the 'Quintessential Quaker'. In this 250th year since his death in 1772, it is worth reflecting on the life and legacy of this famous tailor, minister, and abolitionist.
Woolman embodies his witness in the context of British imperialism. This lecture will examine the historical and social elements of Woolman's context and connect them to his responses. Participants will gain an appreciation for the ways in which Woolman's spirituality informed and supported his testimonies against human enslavement, oppression, and war.
This survey of Woolman's life will examine quotes from his writings, and from writings about him by others. The lecture will include a discussion of Woolman's dreams and his prophetic witness. It will conclude with time for questions and answers.
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