author
William C. (William Charles) Braithwaite
1862–1922
Best known for his careful studies of early Quaker history, this British scholar wrote books that helped shape modern understanding of the Society of Friends. His work is still closely associated with classic Quaker scholarship.
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The Message and Mission of Quakerism
by William C. (William Charles) Braithwaite, Henry T. (Henry Theodore) Hodgkin
About the author
Born on December 23, 1862, and dying on January 28, 1922, William Charles Braithwaite was a British historian who specialized in the early history of the Society of Friends, or Quakers. He is especially remembered for serious, detailed historical work that gave later readers a clearer picture of Quaker beginnings.
Braithwaite is closely linked with books such as The Beginnings of Quakerism and The Second Period of Quakerism, works that remained important reference points for students of Quaker history. Archive and library records also connect him with The Message and Mission of Quakerism and Spiritual Guidance in the Experience of the Society of Friends.
Although not a widely known public literary figure today, he stands out as a careful historian whose writing was valued for its depth and focus. Readers interested in religion, church history, or Quaker thought will likely meet his work as part of the classic literature of the field.