Metal Print : 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
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring historical depth to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring Edward Backhouse, the Quaker historian. This captivating image of Backhouse, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, adds a touch of scholarly charm to any space. Despite his significant contributions to Quaker studies, Backhouse's work leaves some room for exploration of the Society of Friends' early and less reputable history. Order your Metal Print today and embark on a journey through history with this intriguing figure.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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