Once a generation, a book comes along that not only summarizes our Quaker faith, but adds to our ongoing understanding of Love and Truth. This is that book. Rooted in the past, but looking to the future, Stuart Master's book, The Quaker Faith: Friends of Love and Truth is a must-read for anyone interested in the Quaker experience.

Philip Gulley, author of Living the Quaker Way

Carefully crafted, Stuart Masters has finely balanced accessibility and rigour in this comprehensive introduction to the Quaker way, historically and in its present-day global form. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Friends and their faith.

Ben Pink Dandelion, Honorary Professor of Quaker Studies, University of Birmingham

Those desiring to learn more about the Quaker tradition will find Stuart K. Masters' The Quaker Faith: Friends of Love and Truth both useful and interesting, both for Friends who want to learn more about their own tradition and to anyone who is curious about the Quaker way. Masters relates how Quakerism is situated in history and in connection to other religious and social groups, including its history and diversity of expression. The Quaker Faith offers a succinct and helpful description of the tensions among Friends, ranging from an inward and personal spirituality to an outwardly expressive activism, from individual freedom of belief to collective discernment, from a focus on the Bible and Christianity to universalism and nontheism. Masters describes these different theologies and practices amongst Friends with care, showing how each sees itself faithfully connected to the roots of Quakerism. A broad overview of important historical moments and individuals as well as spiritual practices found among a variety of Friends is communicated simply; Masters covers a good deal of ground while keeping the text accessible. The Quaker Faith is likely to be a helpful introductory resource for those new to Quakerism and as a basis for discussion in Quaker studies or seminary courses.

Cherice Bock, co-author of Quakers, Ecology, and the Light

In my view, this is the best introduction to the Quaker way since Geoffrey Hubbard's Quaker by Convincement. Highly recommended!

The Right Reverend Paul Bayes, former Bishop of Liverpool

This is a lovely, historically pluriform and aware book, offering a gentle critique of much ecclesiastical nonsense. A great read.

Alan Storkey, economist, sociologist and author of, Jesus and Politics: Confronting the Powers