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.

Rachel Muers is Lecturer in Theology at the University of Exeter.

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