Episode 321 - The Darker Side of Early Quakerism with Dr Erica Canela

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.7 • 969 Ratings

🗓️ 8 November 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Erica Canela about her new book, 'Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers'. They explore how the English Civil Wars and the rise of print culture spawned a radical, disruptive Quaker movement led by George Fox, its beliefs in direct revelation and social equality, and the often violent reactions it provoked. The episode traces the movement’s early urgency—marketplace preaching, unlawful meetings, arrests—and follows its later transformation into a disciplined, influential community known for pacifism, business integrity, and social reform. VISIT DR CANELA'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE https://ericanela.co.uk/ TUDOR TAKEAWAY 'Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn' by Estelle Paranque Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
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0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.4	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
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1:50.5	episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Erica Canella to the podcast to talk about the darker
1:56.2	side of Quakerism. Dr. Canella is an early modern social historian specializing in English
2:02.0	Quaker history and the psychological trauma of the Civil Wars. A recipient of several awards
2:07.9	for her work in Quaker history, she holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham and has taught
2:13.5	early modern British history in both university and non-academic settings.
2:18.8	Let's dive straight into our conversation.
2:21.3	Welcome to Talking Tudors, Erica.
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