Author Archives: Max Christian Hansen

A bit of search suggests that Mark Twain never said “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” He should have. In this episode I explain a subtle difference between “type” and “allegory,” at least as the latter is used … Continue reading →

This episode brushes on the important topic of the inwardness of Christian reality. I said in this recording that I didn’t know what Paul said about whether women should be covered or uncovered when prophesying. I misspoke; of course I … Continue reading →

Today’s two texts from the Journal of John Woolman: #1 (from chapter 1): I may here mention a remarkable circumstance that occurred in my childhood. On going to a neighbor’s house, I saw on the way a robin sitting on … Continue reading →

Below are most of the excerpts from Fox’s Journal which I read in the podcast: [I] sometimes walked up and down, and sometimes prayed, and cried to the Lord, who said unto me: “Thou seest how young people go together … Continue reading →

This episode refers to the epistle (letter) of George Fox to Friends in the ministry, famous for its words, “…walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one.” The full text of the letter is here. Also … Continue reading →

Historically, Friends have not received credit from their Protestant neighbors for their profound respect for scripture. This episode refers to the story of Josiah, his reforms based on the new-found Book of the Law, and his untimely death. The relevant … Continue reading →

Around the time of the American Revolution, the Quakers in North America decided as a body to free their slaves. In the process, they too found freedom. Listen to the episode here. (To download the MP3, right-click and choose Save … Continue reading →

A scholarly book recently stated that the “first woman minister in America” came along after 1800. But there were hundreds of female Quaker ministers at the time of the Revolution. Don’t they count? Listen to the episode here. (To download … Continue reading →

Friends are rather famous for all the things they don’t do. This first episode of GAQ explains why some things aren’t done among Friends. Listen here (Right-click and choose Save As to download the MP3 file.)