Publication
Imprint: Brewster, Massachusetts : Paraclete Press, c2005. Responsibility: J. Brent Bill. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 147 pages ; 21 cm. Features: Includes glossary, notes, suggested reading.
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Meditation / Bill
ISBN
9781557254207
Original publication date
2005
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CSS Library Notes
Description: People of all faiths and backgrounds are drawn to silence. We yearn for it in these busy and difficult times, but often, when silence becomes available, we don't know what to do with it.
For centuries, Quakers have taught that when we are silent, God grants us insights, guidance, and spiritual understanding that is different from what we might realize in our noisy, everyday lives. This wise book invites us to discover this and other unique gifts of the Quaker way. It is a satisfying experience and taste of a spiritual tradition unflinching in its dedication to listening for the sounds and voice of God. -- from back cover
Table of Contents: Author's Note
Silence: The Quaker Sacrament
Turned Outside In: Spiritual Silence for Saints and the Rest of Us
A Thousand Clamoring Voices: Finding Silence in the Noise of Living
SoulCare: Practical Steps Toward Silence
Gathering: Practicing Communal Silence
A Holy Hush
Acknowledgments
Queries Further Exercises in Quietude
Annotated Notes
Friends Talk A Glossary of Quaker Words and Phrases
Words of Silence Suggestions for Reading
About Paraclete Press
FY2005 /
For centuries, Quakers have taught that when we are silent, God grants us insights, guidance, and spiritual understanding that is different from what we might realize in our noisy, everyday lives. This wise book invites us to discover this and other unique gifts of the Quaker way. It is a satisfying experience and taste of a spiritual tradition unflinching in its dedication to listening for the sounds and voice of God. -- from back cover
Table of Contents: Author's Note
Silence: The Quaker Sacrament
Turned Outside In: Spiritual Silence for Saints and the Rest of Us
A Thousand Clamoring Voices: Finding Silence in the Noise of Living
SoulCare: Practical Steps Toward Silence
Gathering: Practicing Communal Silence
A Holy Hush
Acknowledgments
Queries Further Exercises in Quietude
Annotated Notes
Friends Talk A Glossary of Quaker Words and Phrases
Words of Silence Suggestions for Reading
About Paraclete Press
FY2005 /
Physical description
147 p.; 21 cm
Description
J. Brent Bill's Holy Silence is a contemporary classic on sacred silence. With warmth, wisdom, and gentle humor, Bill presents the Quaker practice of silence and expectant listening to a wider Christian audience. This revised and expanded edition includes new spiritual silence practices and a new section on incorporating holy silence into worship. Written by one of the most respected interpreters of the Quaker tradition, Holy Silence opens up for readers a fresh way of connecting with God. - back of book.
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Original language
English
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LibraryThing member kaulsu
Not every way of finding the Divine Source fits everyone. Having said that, I can joyously claim that Quaker spirituality resonates with me. Bill's book took me more deeply within than have most current books. He stops at appropriate times and guides the reader to experience a deeper sense of the
Two quotes that encapsulates the flavor of the book are:
1) "Holy silence gives us a way to be with others, helping them wrestle with the large questions of life--why this, why me, why them, why now, why God?" (51).
2) "The apostle Paul's exhortation 'not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think' also carries the subtle suggestion that we should think RIGHTLY of ourselves....learning to care for ourselves" (56).
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silence. He adds a welcome glossary at the end, along with a list of quite profound queries. Finally, he gives an added gift of an annotated bibliography. Two quotes that encapsulates the flavor of the book are:
1) "Holy silence gives us a way to be with others, helping them wrestle with the large questions of life--why this, why me, why them, why now, why God?" (51).
2) "The apostle Paul's exhortation 'not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think' also carries the subtle suggestion that we should think RIGHTLY of ourselves....learning to care for ourselves" (56).
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LibraryThing member brentbil
People of all faiths and backgrounds are drawn to silence. We yearn for it in these busy and difficult times, but often, when silence becomes available, we don't know what to do with it.
For centuries, Quakers have taught that when we are silent, God grants us insights, guidance, and spiritual
For centuries, Quakers have taught that when we are silent, God grants us insights, guidance, and spiritual
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understanding that is different from what we might realize in our noisy, everyday lives. This book invites readers to discover this and other unique gifts of the Quaker way. It is a satisfying experience and taste of a spiritual tradition unflinching in its dedication to listening for the sounds and voice of God Show Less
LibraryThing member wrmjr66
Interesting review of Quaker spirituality and worship as it compares to the more traditional forms.