When History Substitutes for Theology
The Impact of Quaker Scholars' Religious Affiliations on the Study of Nineteenth Century American Quakerism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3203089 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Isaac Barnes May (University of Virginia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 395 |
| Publication date | 2018-12-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel9120395 |
| OpenAlex | W2902295264 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
This article argues that histories of 19th century Quakerism are often veiled interdenominational theological arguments among Quakers. It looks at the historiography of the Hicksite Separation and the emergence of the pastoral system to suggest that the branch of Quakerism from which the author originates often plays a critical role in how they narrate history. The article suggests that objectivity is not an achievable or desirable aim for Quaker Studies or Quaker history, but that engagement with the broader currents of scholarship and clarifying theological presumptions for non-Quaker audiences are important to maintaining an academically legitimate discipline
Epistemology · Historiography · History of religions · Political science · Scholarship · Sociology · History · Law · Philosophy · Philosophy and Literary Analysis · Religion, Gender, and Enlightenment · Religious studies · Theological Perspectives and Practices
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |