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Holy Silence


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.

FEATURESRevised and expanded editionIncludes new spiritual silence practicesNew section on incorporating holy silence into worshipWritten by one of the most respected interpreters of the Quaker traditionIntroduces a fresh way of connecting with God

J. Brent Bill

J. Brent Bill is a writer, photographer, popular speaker, retreat leader, and Quaker minister. His other books include Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble toward Simplicity and Grace and Sacred Compass: The Way of Spiritual Discernment.

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company