A Long Walk, A Gradual Ascent: The story of the Bolivian Friends Church in its context of conflict

5 Nov 2020 | by Johan Maurer

Author: Nancy Thomas. Review by Johan Maurer

'How did Quakers attain such prominence in a relatively small South American country?' | Photo: Book cover of A Long Walk, A Gradual Ascent: The story of the Bolivian Friends Church in its context of conflict by Nancy Thomas

Quick quiz: which four countries of the world have the highest numbers of Quakers?

Answer: Kenya is in number one position, followed by the USA and Burundi. In fourth place by total number, and in third place by proportion of total population, is Bolivia. How did Quakers attain such prominence in a relatively small South American country?

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