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The Digger and the Quaker
10 October - 6 November 2022, Online
In this course we will explore in some detail the fascinating similarities between the writings of the Digger leader, Gerrard Winstanley in the 1640s, and those of early Quaker minister, James Nayler, in the 1650s.
| The material covered in this course will help you to understand how the early Quaker movement emerged out of an already existing radical Puritan milieu. To what extent was James Nayler a representative of Leveller and Digger radicalism in the 1650s? Might this help explain why he was treated so brutally by the Second Protectorate Parliament? Why did this Quaker radicalism wane over the next few decades? The course, which runs over four weeks, includes recorded presentations, questions for reflection, written resources and a discussion forum. We will also meet together in two short live sessions to share our reflections and responses. The date period given for the course is when you are expected to interact with the online material and discussion forum; you can work on this at any time to suit you. The live Zoom sessions are at 19:00-20:00 (UK time) on Thursday 20 October and 3 November. |
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Woodbrooke
Telephone: 07562 624047 and 07935 601512