New Quaker Checklist #23
FGC recommends the following tip for newcomers to the Quaker faith: Read The A to Z of Friends (Quakers).
The A to Z of the Friends (Quakers) digs deep into the past as well as the present of the Religious Society of Friends. In the guide’s dictionary section, numerous cross-referenced entries describe the origins and history, the situation in many different countries, the basic concepts and practices, and the views on important contemporary issues. Others present the leading figures, from the founders, such as George Fox and Francis Howgill, on. The chronology shows the progression over time while the bibliography points the way to further reading.