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Overview
This study examines the problem of relating prayer and social responsibility through an analysis and critical evaluation of the religious thought of Douglas Steere, a leading Quaker thinker and a key figure in twentieth century spirituality. Copenhaver clarifies Steere's solution to the dilemma and establishes a dialogue between a classical Quaker and a liturgical approach to the problem as a foundation for further study in the academy and in the churches. Contents: Steere in Context; Steere's Treatment of Prayer and Social Responsibility; Steere's Assimilation of Von Hügel and Woolman; Other Literary and Theological Sources; A Critical Evaluation of Steere's Spiritual Theology; Steere's Contribution to Contemporary Spirituality.
Editorials
Quaker Religious Thought
Overally, Prayerful Responsibility is fair, thorough, and sympathatic. The author has provided a useful and important study of interest not only to those studying Douglas Steere, but also to those exploring either Quaker or general twentieth-century spirituality.— William H. Willimon, Duke University
Journal of Ecumenical Studies
...an important study of the relationship between prayer and social responsibility...— William H. Willimon, Duke University