Rufus Jones (writer)
Rufus Matthew Jones was an American religious leader, writer, magazine editor, philosopher, and college professor. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Haverford Emergency Unit. One of the most influential Quakers of the 20th century, he was a Quaker historian and theologian as well as a philosopher.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- South China
- Educated at
- Harvard UniversityHaverford College
- Awards
- 🏆 Swarthmore Lecture
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Trending topics shown first"I have a profound faith that the times are ripe for a signal advance in religious belief and life and practice — for a Christianity translated into the terms of life and thought and action of the age …"
"The point I am trying to make clear is the fact that if we are to see a resurgence of life and power in our beloved Society we must open the way for vital, kindling, inspiring persons to visit, or bet…"
"If we are to prove that Fox really struck a jet of living water, we ourselves must tap that same fountain."
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Timeline
1863
Born
Birth1948
Died
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