Reviewed in 2012 by Richard Hilkin: "This is a very interesting and well-researched history of Religious Orders and of those who, in their different ways (and often in separated communities), tried to live in accordance with their religious belifs in a culture which does not make it easy, The groups are largely Christian, though not exclusively so. It sheds little light on the Quaker understanding of the issues raised- although it's notable how it avoids pointing out those issues that mainstream Christians might regard as 'errors'

Well-worth reading if you want to improve your understanding about other approaches to the Divine without being told how wrong you (or they) are! " ( )