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Parker J. Palmer
--author of Let Your Life Speak and The Courage to Teach
"I love this book. It's a beautiful introduction to the depths and riches of silence and of the Quaker tradition. I commend it to non-Quakers who want to learn more about the Quaker way, and to Quakers who want to deepen their faith and practice."
--author of Let Your Life Speak and The Courage to Teach
"I love this book. It's a beautiful introduction to the depths and riches of silence and of the Quaker tradition. I commend it to non-Quakers who want to learn more about the Quaker way, and to Quakers who want to deepen their faith and practice."
Richard J. Foster
--author of Celebration of Discipline and Sanctuary of the Soul
"The practice of silence, in both its personal and its corporate expressions, is one of the special gifts Quakers have given to the larger Christian community. In Holy Silence J. Brent Bill unpacks this gift for us in vibrant colors and vivid detail. Holy Silence will deepen you, thicken you, and energize you. Get this book!"
Diana Butler Bass
--author of Grounded: Finding God in the World
"Brent Bill reminds us that silence is a dwindling resource that needs to be preserved for the sake of our souls. If you are seeking to hear God's Spirit beyond the din, follow Bill's instructions. Relax your body and mind. Breathe deeply. Pick up this book. And read. Can you imagine how silence might change your life?"
Publishers Weekly
"In this brief primer on Quakerism in general and silence in particular, the author uses a practical tone to anchor reflections on what is essentially a matter of mystery: how God speaks in and through individual and communal silence. . . . A useful tool for readers seeking a guide to devotional practice."
About the Author
J. Brent Bill is a writer, photographer, retreat leader, and Quaker minister. He is the author of a number of books and more than 100 short stories and articles.
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4.7 out of 5
93.33% of customers are satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Would like to read more from this author
The only fault with this book is its brevity!I loved the gentle style of writing which really opened out the subject. As a Catholic, I particularly liked the way he linked the Sacraments to silence and (if I remember correctly) alluded to the holy silence as the Quaker sacrament. It makes perfect sense: silence is the outward sign of an inward grace or reality- the presence of the Holy Spirit.An authentic and inspired book.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful book. Clear
This is a beautiful book. Clear, but certainly not in any way preachy, J. Brent Bill guides us through how Quakers meet God in silence. I loved it. Enjoy the silence.
4.0 out of 5 stars A good insight
I should start by pointing out that the Author of this book is an American Quaker from Indiana. I attend Quaker meetings in the UK and all the books I've read on the subject of Quaker silent worship have been written by British Quakers so I was interested to see how Friends from 'across the pond' view & practice silent worship and I'm delighted to say I learnt alot from this particular book.When I speak to people about Quakers they always struggle with the idea of silent worship. Many people cannot fathom exactly what Quakers are up to when they sit in meeting in total silence. To the 'untrained eye' they appear to be doing nothing at all but this could not be further from the truth. What 'Holy Silence' does is take you 'behind the scenes' of Quaker worship and tells you exactly what Quakers do whilst sitting in their meetings without singing, praying aloud or any other 'traditional' form of Christian church worship.The book covers many aspects of Silent worship explaining why Quakers worship in silence, what they believe about Jesus and our relationship with him. How to worship in silence, the benefits of it, even how to be silent with God on the inside even when all around you is noise (lets face it how many places are there where you can experience genuine silence without some car driving past or a plane flying over?)One of the most unique parts of this book are the 'Quietude Queries' every 5 or 6 pages there is a section of the book which encourages you to put down the book & think about certain questions in silence. Questions like; Have I ever expected to hear God's voice? What nourishes my soul? What takes a bigger place in my life; silence or noise? I think this is a really great idea.Brent writes in a wonderfully casual style which, although full of information, is still infused here and there with humour which gives the book a distincly 'human' feel to it. Reading 'Holy Silence' isn't like reading through some dull textbook full of lofty, intellectual descriptions which are lost on many people it is down to earth and easily accessable to anyone with even a passing interest in Quakerism. Brent draws from his vast cache of experience which he uses to nicely illustrate his points whilst never going into so much detail you feel lost. Brent has what I like to call the 'common touch'Throughout the book Brent never tries to paint Silent Worship as something only a few people can do or something non-Quakers cannot possibly fathom. With practice anyone can reap the benefits of Quaker worship.This gem of a book teaches that if you sit in silent waiting for God you will hear him and he will guide you. I recommend it very highly.The reason I give this book 4 instead of 5 is that I feel for what you get this book is quite expensive. It is a paperback and is only 126 pages long, It took me 5 days to read it cover to cover and I'm a very slow reader! Having said that I'm sure it is worth the money as a good investment, I get the distinct impression i'll read this book again and again.
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved it
It is a most wonderful book and being a Roman Catholic it helped me, in so many ways to connect into my own tradition. I have recommeded it to others and have give a gift of it to others.. Thank you Brent
Holy Silence is not dead quietness
Not every way of finding the Divine Source fits everyone. Having said that, I joyously claim that Quaker spirituality resonates with me. Bill's book took me more deeply within than has most current books. He stops at appropriate times and guides the reader to experience a deeper sense of the 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 of the potential quotations that encapsulates the flavor of the book for me 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).This is the first book by Bill that I have read. I will now search out other books. His openness to Quaker spirituality of all stripes is so manifest in this book and is something we can all benefit by emulating.
Ramiro
An excellent introducción to the world and practices of Cuakers. The book is a ver y good tool for anybody wishing working in an espiritual level regardless their faith or spiritual orientación. Full of exercises of meditación, free of dogmatisms and open to everybody.
Wonderful book!
I read this book at a time I really needed it! I recently began attending church in my small community, a non-denominational church emphasizing modern worship & praise. For years I have avoided organized church services. By birthright I am a Quaker. My grandparents were faithful Quakers & attended Friends United Meeting in Richmond, Indiana. Lately I have felt a need to learn more about my Quaker birthright & also my spiritual side.This book helped me to get centered & "quiet" in my renewed, "reborn" relationship with God. I bought this as a Kindle book & found myself highlighting passages every couple of pages so I could return to them. Although I love the services at my church, I crave quiet & reflection in times of stress. J. Brent Bill's book is wonderful. He doesn't "talk down" to his readers, & I especially love his description of the silent services at the more traditional Quaker meetings.That said, I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to quiet themselves, center their thoughts or get in touch with their faith. This is a book I plan to re-read every couple of months or so to get my self "back in tune" with my faith. J. Brent Bill is definitely an author on my "must read" list for inspiration!
Practicing silence
This is a fascinating explanation of how a group of people, the Quakers, benefit from the practice of silence as a core part of who they are. As we live in a world inundated with noise, we have much to learn from the Quakers. Fundamentally, silence no longer comes naturally. We must learn and practice silence.
a book that is true to its title
If any book is true to its title, it is this one. J. Brent Bill beckons us to enter into silence so that we might find the holiness awaiting us there. More than that, he invites us into understanding the Quaker perspective on silence. (By the way, "Quaker" isn't a self-chosen name; it was a term chosen by the Puritans for a group who lived--and lives--as a Society of Friends.) And he examines the interior and exterior barriers to silence that confront us daily, sometimes drawing (with a droll sense of humor) on situations from his own life.Each chapter poses a "Quietude Query" that asks us to consider such questions as the place of silence in our lives, what songs or words might help us center in silence, or who among those we worship with could use a prayer out of our silence. Bill also explains the phases of worship during a gathering of Friends. With a glossary of "Quaker Words and Phrases" and an annotated list of selections for further reading, this book is a gently simple (but not simplistic) source of education and reflection.
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