Reflections On The Silence Of God

Author : Bob E.J.H. Becking
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004259133

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Reflections on the Silence of God by Bob E.J.H. Becking Pdf

In their recent book The Silent God, Marjo Korpel and Johannes de Moor presented a provocative view on the concept of divine silence in ancient Israel. In their view, divine silence can be explained as an answer to a variety of circumstances. Additionally, they opt for the view that divine silence needs to be answered by appropriate human conduct. The essays in this volume applaud and challenge their views from different perspectives: exegetical, ancient Near Eastern, semantic, philosophical etc. Some authors hint at the view that divine silence should be construed as an indication of divine absence. Korpel and De Moor give a learned response to their critics. Contributors include: Bob Becking, Joel Burnett, Meindert Dijkstra, Walter Dietrich, Matthijs de Jong, Paul Sanders, Marcel Sarot, Anne-Mareike Wetter, Marjo Korpel and Johannes C. de Moor.

Author : Paul W. Gooch
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0300066953

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Reflections on Jesus and Socrates by Paul W. Gooch Pdf

Living more than four centuries apart in very different cultures, Jesus and Socrates wrote nothing themselves, but they inspired their followers to set down words that continue to shape Western consciousness. In this deeply personal and provocative meditation, Paul Gooch reflects on enduring themes that arise from the lives of these two pivotal figures: death and witness, silence as the limit of language, prayer, obedience, and love. Focusing on the Jesus of the Gospels and the Socrates of Plato's dialogues, Gooch does not debate the historical realities of either figure, but seeks to understand their fundamental commitments to philosophy and to God, drawing parallels and contrasts that invite deeper reflection upon our own lives and experiences. Throughout this book, Gooch tells and retells the stories of Socrates and Jesus as he examines perennial human issues: why would anyone willingly die? To what do these two martyrlike deaths bear witness? What are the limits of words in explanation and defense? Why was Jesus silent during his trial? Why did Socrates' most powerful apologia fail? What words, if any, work in prayer? Do words work against the fear of death? Out of this philosophical and religious questioning, Reflections on Jesus and Socrates throws new light on these two compelling figures and on the continuing meanings of their stories for us today.

Author : Sir Robert Anderson
Publisher : Trumpet Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Silence of God by Sir Robert Anderson Pdf

The Silence of God (1897) has become a classic on the subject of why God has not directly intervened in the affairs of men for the past two thousand years. Here's how Anderson puts the question he addresses: "And to not a few this volume may be welcome as affording a clue to pressing difficulties which perplex and distress the thoughtful. Infidelity trades upon the silence of Heaven, the inaction of the Supreme. If there be a God, almighty and all-good, why does He not use His power and give proof of His goodness in the way men choose to expect of Him? The answer usually offered by the Christian apologist fails either to silence the opponent or to satisfy the believer. And rightly so, for it is lacking not only in cogency but in sympathy. The God of the Bible is infinite both in power and in compassion; and in other ages His people had public proof of this. Why, then, is He so silent?"

Author : Dr Michele R Wells
Publisher : Hov Publishing
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942871910

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My Ramblings In The Silence by Dr Michele R Wells Pdf

With the constant barrage of things that consume our time and energy, it is often difficult for us to steal away and take time to just be quiet. Some things we have to do and choose to do can invade the time that we would have spent just being still. So as we schedule our days why not schedule time to be in the Silence. My Ramblings in the Silence is an opportunity to build the habit of sitting in the silence and listening to the Father. I had to make myself sit in Silence because it is so easy to get caught in the busyness of the day. Even when we think that we have planned well we can look up and find that our time has been spent and we wonder where it went. This devotional challenges you to take 21 days and spend intentional time sitting in the Silence. Not asking for anything, but listening for everything that the Father would want to speak to you. The short devotions shared here are my honest musings as I contend for the Silence. I invite you to share this experience with me and journal what God is speaking to you in the Silence.

Author : D. Robert Kennedy and S. June Kennedy
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781465322081

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Silence of the Soul by D. Robert Kennedy and S. June Kennedy Pdf

This wonderful book about the spiritual power of silence in the soul could only come from a person to whom silence has become loud with the voice of God. It is a great gift.

Author : Kathryn Spink
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1993-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0687855470

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In the Silence of the Heart by Kathryn Spink Pdf

Author : Kazō Kitamori
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : God
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041255287

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Theology of the Pain of God by Kazō Kitamori Pdf

Author : Nicholas Lash
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0754650383

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Holiness, Speech and Silence by Nicholas Lash Pdf

Author : John Punshon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040649746

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Encounter with Silence by John Punshon Pdf

Silence is a key characteristic of Quaker worship. The author shares his experience of learning to wait in the silence and find God. Perfect for seekers, inquirers and seasoned Friends.

Author : Makoto Fujimura
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780830844593

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Silence and Beauty by Makoto Fujimura Pdf

Internationally renowned artist Makoto Fujimura reflects on Shusaku Endo's novel Silence and grapples with the nature of art, pain and culture. Showing that light is yet present in darkness, he uncovers deep layers of meaning in Japanese history and finds connections to how faith is lived in contexts of trauma.

Author : Nicholas Lash
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Christian sociology
ISBN : 0754651800

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Holiness, Speech and Silence by Nicholas Lash Pdf

The material presented in this book expands upon the Prideaux Lectures originally delivered by the author at the University of Exeter in the spring of 2002.

Author : Helmut Thielicke
Publisher : Oil Lamp Books LLC
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780984491704

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The Silence of God by Helmut Thielicke Pdf

FROM THE INTRODUCTION BY TRANSLATOR GEOFFREY W. BROMILEY: Helmut Thielicke "has a vivid awareness of the actual needs of actual people living in this age of supreme storm and stress. He sees how the biblical message, how Jesus Christ Himself as the living message, answers powerfully and sufficiently to these needs. He appreciates that faith in Him is not an easy thing, and yet that true faith carries us to victory even in doubt, anxiety, distress and the terrors of conflict and destruction. He attains almost an apocalyptic stature in his depiction of our shattered world and in his proclamation of the message of God's salvation and judgements within it. Here are sermons to put into the hands of contemporaries who suffer from the fears and anxieties which Thielicke so graphically describes but who do not yet perceive the true meaning and relevance of what God did for man in the giving of His only Son. Here are sermons from which to learn how the old Gospel, first given in a very different world, may come with all the living comfort and the regenerative force of truth and reality to our own age too, made relevant by the Holy Spirit on the lips of the sensitive and dedicated preacher."

Author : Joel Guibert
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622828357

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Abandonment to God by Joel Guibert Pdf

With simplicity and grace, these pages illuminate for you the wisdom in Saint Therese's Little Way, showing how it can enable you, too, to abide in the serenity of the children of God. Led here by the wise Father Joel Guibert, you'll soon come to realize how easy — and how good — it is to surrender yourself to God's providence (as Therese did): in your prayers, in your dealings with others, in your concerns about your loved ones, in your sufferings, and yes, even in your joys. Saint Therese's way of abandonment lightens every burden of day-to-day life. Lighten your own burdens by learning from Father Guibert how to make it your way, placing every worldly care confidently in the hands of the Almighty. You'll grow quickly closer to God and, even in life's darkest moments, come to share in the peace and joy He promises. In these pages, you'll learn from Saint Therese: How to trust God despite evils that beset you How to overcome

Author : Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281085989

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Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton Pdf

Ruth Haley Barton's award-winning, practical introduction to the spiritual practice of silence and solitude is an invitation to you to journey into the real presence of God and hear and his voice. Much of the Christian faith is about words - preaching, teaching, talking with others. But the hectic demands and noise of daily modern life can drown out God's words, and keep us from fully meeting him. Taking the story of Elijah the prophet as inspiration and example, Invitation to Solitude and Silence explores the power of quietness and stillness in connecting with God. Filled with practical exercises that draw on Ruth's own experience, it encourages and challenges us to rethink how we see silence and solitude and to use them to invite God deeper into our lives. Invitation to Solitude and Silence is ideal for anyone looking for spiritual disciplines to help them connect more fully with God and practices to aid their spiritual formation. Ruth's gentle wisdom will expand your idea of what prayer can be, and help you find time to rest and renew your faith so that your relationship with God is strengthened. Helpful and hopeful, this book is a reminder that God does not push himself where he is not wanted but waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire. Will you say yes?

Author : Elie Wiesel
Publisher : Schocken
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1995-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780805210538

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The Trial of God by Elie Wiesel Pdf

The Trial of God (as it was held on February 25, 1649, in Shamgorod) A Play by Elie Wiesel Translated by Marion Wiesel Introduction by Robert McAfee Brown Afterword by Matthew Fox Where is God when innocent human beings suffer? This drama lays bare the most vexing questions confronting the moral imagination. Set in a Ukranian village in the year 1649, this haunting play takes place in the aftermath of a pogrom. Only two Jews, Berish the innkeeper and his daughter Hannah, have survived the brutal Cossack raids. When three itinerant actors arrive in town to perform a Purim play, Berish demands that they stage a mock trial of God instead, indicting Him for His silence in the face of evil. Berish, a latter-day Job, is ready to take on the role of prosecutor. But who will defend God? A mysterious stranger named Sam, who seems oddly familiar to everyone present, shows up just in time to volunteer. The idea for this play came from an event that Elie Wiesel witnessed as a boy in Auschwitz: “Three rabbis—all erudite and pious men—decided one evening to indict God for allowing His children to be massacred. I remember: I was there, and I felt like crying. But there nobody cried.” Inspired and challenged by this play, Christian theologians Robert McAfee Brown and Matthew Fox, in a new Introduction and Afterword, join Elie Wiesel in the search for faith in a world where God is silent.