The journal, with other writings of John Woolman
by OpenStories
Original author: John Woolman
"The journal, with other writings of John Woolman" by John Woolman is an autobiography published posthumously in 1774. This spiritual memoir chronicles Woolman's moral awakening as a Quaker in colonial America, documenting his struggles against slavery and materialism. Through intimate reflections, Woolman reveals his journey from writing a bill of sale for a slave to becoming an early abolitionist. He explores how power corrupts, advocates for divine goodness and tolerance, and ultimately rejects wealth to deepen his relationship with God. His simple, sincere prose offers timeless insights into living ethically.
The journal, with other writings of John Woolman, by John Woolman. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #37311.
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19 Chapters
- 1.Introduction7,878 words
- 2.Chapter I3,840 words
- 3.Chapter II3,499 words
- 4.Chapter III4,928 words
- 5.Chapter IV5,797 words
- 6.Chapter V2,142 words
- 7.Chapter VI3,637 words
- 8.Chapter VII4,507 words
- 9.Chapter VIII7,939 words
- 10.Chapter IX4,988 words
- 11.Chapter X4,682 words
- 12.Chapter XI8,285 words
- 13.Chapter I: On serving the Lord in our outward Employments2,248 words
- 14.Chapter II: On the Example of CHRIST1,199 words
- 15.Chapter III: On MERCHANDIZING2,474 words
- 16.Chapter IV: On DIVINE ADMONITIONS5,889 words
- 17.Chapter I: On loving our Neighbours as ourselves6,102 words
- 18.Chapter II: On a SAILOR'S LIFE999 words
- 19.Chapter III: On SILENT WORSHIP1,870 words