Quakers as Publishers of Truth

“Early Friends called themselves many things. One of the labels that they gave to themselves was ‘Publishers of Truth’. They meant that in the most basic form of making truth public. It could mean being what was called in the 17th century a ‘public Friend,’ one who was led to preach, to public ministry, to declare the word of the lord anywhere they could find an audience.”

— Tom Hamm, 2017
Quaker historian

Today’s Invitation

Find an audience for truth.

This Week’s Query

What does it mean to you to live truthfully?

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  • Tom Hamm is a professor of history and Quaker scholar in residence at Earlham College. He is among the world’s leading experts on Quakers in America, and the author of several books. He curates Earlham's extensive Quaker collection and teaches variety of courses in American and British history.

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