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The Sandy Foundation Shaken is a theological treatise by William Penn, a prominent early Quaker. Originally published in 1668, this work challenges traditional Christian doctrines such as the Trinity, atonement, and justification. Penn's arguments, rooted in his understanding of scripture and guided by the Inner Light, sparked significant controversy during his time and led to his imprisonment. This edition also includes "Innocency with her Open Face: by way of Apology," a response by Penn defending his theological positions against his critics. The Sandy Foundation Shaken remains a vital text for understanding early Quaker theology and the challenges faced by the Religious Society of Friends in establishing their beliefs. It provides valuable insights into the intellectual and religious landscape of 17th-century England and the development of Quaker thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive a