Edward Backhouse
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Edward Backhouse
EDWARD BACKHOUSE Quaker historian, whose otherwise excellent work glosses over the early and somewhat disreputable history of the Society of Friends. Date: 1808 - 1879
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1808 1879 Backhouse Disreputable Excellent Friends Historian Quaker
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Edward Backhouse (1808-1879): A Prominent Quaker Historian With a Controversial Blind Spot This evocative portrait captures Edward Backhouse, an influential Quaker historian whose work is widely regarded as excellent, despite a notable oversight in his accounts of the early history of the Society of Friends. Born in 1808, Backhouse dedicated his life to chronicling the rich history of the Quaker faith, publishing numerous works that shed light on its theological, social, and cultural dimensions. His scholarship was admired for its depth, accuracy, and nuance, earning him a reputation as a leading authority on Quakerism. However, as this image of Backhouse, taken in the late 19th century, attests, his work had a significant blind spot: the early and somewhat disreputable history of the Society of Friends. The period from the 17th to the early 18th centuries was marked by religious and social upheaval, with the Quakers facing persecution and controversy. This turbulent past was often overlooked or glossed over in the works of many historians, including Backhouse. Despite his omissions, Backhouse's contributions to Quaker history remain significant. His work laid the groundwork for a more comprehensive understanding of the faith's complex history, paving the way for future scholars to delve deeper into the Quakers' past and explore the intricacies of their beliefs and practices. This portrait of Edward Backhouse, with its thoughtful expression and scholarly demeanor, serves as a reminder of his enduring impact on the study of Quaker history.
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