Quaker Theology

Anthony Manousos

  • “An Excerpt from Howard and Anna Brinton: Re-inventors of Quakerism In the Twentieth Century, An Interpretive Biography”*

    By Anthony Manousos Growing Up in “Brinton Country” To tell the story of the Brintons or of the Beans and the Coxes, Anna’s family, is to tell the story of Quakerism as it developed in America. Anna and Howard both took pride in the fact that they could trace their ancestry to the early days…

  • Howard Brinton and the World Council of Churches: The Theological Impact of Ecumenism on Friends

    This article explores Howard Brinton’s involvement in the ecumenical movement and the World Council of Churches, emphasizing its theological impact on Friends. It highlights Brinton’s challenges in engaging with broader Christian theological trends, his efforts to advocate Quaker perspectives on pacifism and sacraments, and the ongoing relevance of theological dialogue for Quakers.

  • A Quaker Perspective on the Qur’an and the Bible

    This article explores Quaker perspectives on the Bible and the Qur’an, highlighting their shared Abrahamic heritage and the importance of scriptural literacy for fostering interfaith dialogue and peace. It examines differing Quaker views on scripture and other religions, controversies about the composition and canonization of these texts, and the complex role of scripture in justifying…

  • Herrymon Maurer and the Tao of Quakerism

    The article explores Herrymon Maurer’s unique contribution to Quaker thought through his translation and commentary on the Tao Te Ching, connecting Taoism with Quaker prophetic traditions. It details his life, struggles with alcoholism, and the spiritual insights that emphasized universal truth, non-violence, and liberation from ego. Herrymon’s work offers a profound synthesis of Eastern and…