J. Brent Bill

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J. Brent Bill (born 1951 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American author of Quaker spiritual literature. He is a graduate of Wilmington College and Earlham School of Religion and has worked as a pastor and writing coach.[1]

Works

  • As editor. 2002. Imagination and Spirit: A Contemporary Quaker Reader Template:ISBN
  • 2005. Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality Template:ISBN
    • Publishers Weekly described the book as a useful devotional guide and praised it for its "buoyant but realistic tone".[2]
    • Spiritual Life praised the book for addressing a strongly felt need and described it as helpful to a wide readership. The reviewer noted, however, that the book left him unsatisfied and did not adequately explain the theological framework of the Quakers.[3]
    • A second edition appeared in 2016: Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality, 2nd Edition Template:ISBN[4]
    • In a review of the second edition, the Presbyterian Outlook noted that "the Quakers are onto something" when it comes to silence.[5]
    • The Catholic Library World recommended the book for readers open to that "still, small voice".[6]
  • 2006. Mind the Light: Learning to See with Spiritual Eyes Template:ISBN
    • Publishers Weekly described the book as useful but noted that "Bill's plethora of examples of spiritual sight sometimes overwhelm the point he wants to make".[7]
  • 2008. Sacred Compass: The Path of Spiritual Discernment Template:ISBN
  • With Beth A. Booram. 2011. Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God Template:ISBN
    • In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called the work "a deeply pleasing book" which gracefully accomplishes its goals.[8]
    • Friends Journal called it a "useful tool" though some of the images did not resonate with the reviewer.[9]
  • With Jennie Isbell. 2015. Finding God in the Verbs: Crafting a Fresh Language of God Template:ISBN
    • Publishers Weekly described the book as practical and thought-provoking offering a "fresh, useful approach".[10]
    • Friends Journal called it an "imperfect but powerful book" with a practical and humorous look at prayer.[11]
  • 2015. Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble toward Simplicity and Grace Template:ISBN
    • Friends Journal described the book as accessible but also deep and praised the "sweet, serious prose with its simple advice about living in the Spirit."[12] The book placed #5 on the list of "Top Ten Quaker Bestsellers 2018".[13]
    • Western Friend recommended the book as a useful introduction to Quaker values for Christians of other denominations.[14]
  • 2019. Beauty, Truth Life, and Love: Four Essentials for the Abundant Life Template:ISBN
  • 2019. Hope and Witness In Dangerous Times: Lessons from the Quakers on Blending Faith, Daily Life, and Activism Template:ISBN
  • 2023. Amity: Stories from the Heartland Template:ISBN

References

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