Faith and Practice of Baltimore Yearly Meeting

This volume serves as the official book of discipline for the Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, functioning as a comprehensive guide to Quaker faith and community life. It outlines the theological foundations of the Society, detailing the nature of worship, the role of the Inner Light, and the various testimonies that guide Quaker conduct in the world.

Beyond spiritual principles, the text provides practical frameworks for organizational structure, governance, and decision-making within the meeting. It addresses how the community maintains unity, handles conflict, and manages its administrative affairs, reflecting the Quaker commitment to consensus and direct experience. The writing is formal, procedural, and reflective, serving as both a doctrinal statement and an operational manual for members and observers alike.

Description adapted from Open Library bibliographic data.