Keeping God's Silence

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.

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