'Two sessions in May considered the controversial figure of James Nayler, who in 1656 was convicted of blasphemy.'

Reading Friends delve into Quaker history

'Two sessions in May considered the controversial figure of James Nayler, who in 1656 was convicted of blasphemy.'

by Rebecca Hardy 22nd July 2022

A Quaker history group, which formed this year, discussed the life of the US Quaker ecumenist Douglas Van Steere this month, describing him as a ‘driving force’ behind modern Quakerism.

Reading Friends delve into Quaker history

'Two sessions in May considered the controversial figure of James Nayler, who in 1656 was convicted of blasphemy.'

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