How Quakerism came to Newberg, Oregon | CULTURE

In this episode of George Fox Talks, Dr. Jay Miller and Julie Anderson discuss George Fox University and how it was started by a Quaker named William Hobson. They discuss Hobson's journey to Newberg and how God called him there.

Check out Julie's book: William Hobson (1820–1891) - Pioneer, Minister, and Founder of the Evangelical Friends Church (Quakers) in the Pacific Northwest

Dr. Jay David Miller teaches English at George Fox University and serves as an associate editor for the journal Quaker Religious Thought.

Julie Anderson is a congregational care pastor at Newberg Friends Church and an author on William Hobson (1820-1891).

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Jay Miller
Host
Jay Miller
Assistant Professor of English with research interests in early American literature and Quakerism
How Quakerism came to Newberg, Oregon | CULTURE

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