Publisher's Synopsis
""Mysticism and Democracy in the English Commonwealth"" is a scholarly work by Rufus M. Jones, originally delivered as the William Belden Noble Lectures at Harvard University in 1930-1931. The book explores the relationship between mysticism and democracy in England during the Commonwealth period, which spanned from 1649 to 1660. Jones argues that the mystical tradition, particularly the Quaker movement, played a significant role in the development of democratic ideals in England during this time. He examines the lives and teachings of prominent mystics such as George Fox and William Penn, and explores the ways in which their beliefs and practices influenced the political and social landscape of the era. Overall, the book offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the intersection of spirituality and politics in seventeenth-century England.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.
