Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 289.6 EAN: 9780944350614 ISBN: 0944350615 Label: Friends United Press Manufacturer: Friends United Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: April 01, 2003 Publisher: Friends United Press Sales Rank: 856122 Studio: Friends United Press
Product DescriptionChicken Soup for the Soul - Quaker style! Imagination and Spirit offers the 'best of the best' by contemporary Quaker authors with a brief biography of each. Features work of Daisy Newman, Jessamyn West, Richard J. Foster, Douglas V. Steere, Thomas Mullen, D. Elton Trueblood, Elizabeth Gray Vining, Scott Russell Sanders, Irene Allen, Phil Gulley, James A. Michener, Thomas Kelly, Jan De Hartog, Elfrida Vipont Foulds, and David Yount.
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Rating: - Will whet ones interest in the Quakers
The chapter on The Dialogue Of Prayer And Action is what made me love this book. Especially how Douglas V. Steere writes that the piece shows the ecumenical nature of Quakerism, believing that God's truth is revealed where God chooses to be revealed. And how its near impossible to have a serious prayer life without actions. That one would have to ask, whats the purpose of prayer if not to ask that one be changed, for the better.
Am always intrigued when I encounter someone who doesn't ... Read More
Rating: - Splendid Anthology
Generally speaking, anthologies promise more than they can deliver. They are like "greatest hits" albums, that often don't contain an artist's best songs. This book, however, captures the width and breadth of Quaker literature. Just as the Catholic tradition has wonderful liturgy (at its best) and Baptists contribute moving gospel hymns, the Quakers have a literary profile second to none. Editor Brent Bill captures the excellence of Quaker literature with a wide variety of authors. The pieces included ... Read More
Rating: - A Quaker Reader Is Grateful for this Quaker Reader.
In Spirit and Imagination, Brent Bill assembles a wide variety of contemporary Quaker writing, and does so superbly. Though his selections cover the gamut, from fiction to non-fiction, each convey God's active and gracious presence in our world. What a hopeful, helpful book.
Rating: - what you didn't know about Quaker's
Imagination & Spirit is a great read and a wonderful education. I thought that I knew something about Quakerism and the Society of Friends. After reading Imagination & Spirit I have discovered that what I knew was only the surface of the wonderful traditions, practice and customs of Quakers.
Do not get the impression that this is a textbook on Quaker traditions; it is far from that. The educational component is presented stealthily, through Bill's accomplished selection of writings and his ... Read More
Rating: - Quiet Presence
This book is a perfect gift for anyone who loves good writing and memorable stories. The diversity of authors insures there is "something for everyone" here. The common thread, however, are essays and stories that celebrate the human spirit and call all of us to deeper reflection about our creative selves.
