This ground-breaking book provides a new perspective on Christian
practices of silence.
* An original, theologically informed work, written by a
significant Quaker theologian
* Provides a new perspective on Christian practices of
silence
* Considers the theological and ethical significance of these
practices
* Relates silence, listening and communication to major
contemporary issues
* Takes forward theological engagement with feminist
thought
* Contributes to ongoing research into the theology of Dietrich
Bonhoeffer.
Table of Content
Preface and Acknowledgements.
Sources.
List of Abbreviations.
Introduction: Beginning with Silence.
1. Assessing Silence.
2. Who Hears?.
3. Resurrection Silence.
4. Hearing the Word.
5. Wisdom and Folly: Seeking places to stand.
6. Hearing with God’s Ears: Interpreting practices of
silence.
7. Privacy, Omniscience and the Silence of God.
8. Openings.
Bibliography.
Index
About the author
Rachel Muers is Lecturer in Theology at the University of Exeter.
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