Holy Silence
- ISBN-10
- 1467445975
- ISBN-13
- 9781467445979
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 159
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-11-11
- Publisher
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
- Author
- J. Brent Bill
Description
An invitation to experience more fully the life-changing power of sacred silence For over a decade, J. Brent Bill's Holy Silence has been regarded as 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. FEATURES Revised and expanded edition Includes new spiritual silence practices New section on incorporating holy silence into worship Written by one of the most respected interpreters of the Quaker tradition Introduces a fresh way of connecting with God
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