Thomas Ellwood
Thomas Ellwood
Thomas Ellwood (1639-1714) was a beloved elder and an eminent writer in the early Society of Friends. When a young man, his father took great offense at his joining in society with the despised people called Quakers, and frequently beat him with both fists and cane. At length, Ellwood found refuge in the home of Isaac and Mary Penington, where he came to be considered a member of their family, and eventually served as tutor to the Penington’s young children. Thomas Ellwood is best known among Friends for his many publications in defense of the Truth, and for being the editor of George Fox’s journal.
Books by Thomas Ellwood
Selection from the Life of Thomas Ellwood
Selection from the Life of Thomas Ellwood
A selection from the life of Thomas Ellwood, relating his convincement of the truth through the ministry of Edward Burrough, his early submission to the teachings of the Spirit in the midst of suffering, and the great benefit received from his intimate friendship with Isaac and Mary Penington.
- 70 pages
- journal, letters
- Audio Book
- 166 Downloads
The Life of Thomas Ellwood
The Life of Thomas Ellwood
A journal of the life of Thomas Ellwood, relating his early submission to the dictates of Truth in the midst of suffering and persecution, the great benefit received from his residing in the home of Isaac and Mary Penington, and his many labors for the defense and promulgation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- 215 pages
- journal, letters
- 49 Downloads
Related Books
The Writings of Isaac Penington
Knowing that he was being abused by his father for his obedience to the Truth, Isaac Penington invited young Thomas Ellwood to live in his home and tutor his children. Ellwood remained in this family for several years, and grew to love, esteem, and honor Isaac Penington as an intimate friend and a tender father in the faith.