J. Brent Bill

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 ISBN 0-944350-61-5
  • 2005. Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality ISBN 1-55725-420-6
    • 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 ISBN 978-0-8028-7403-0[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 ISBN 1-55725-489-3
    • 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 ISBN 1-55725-559-8
  • With Beth A. Booram. 2011. Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God ISBN 978-0-8308-3560-7
    • 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 ISBN 978-0-8308-3596-6
    • 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 ISBN 978-1-63088-131-3
    • 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 ISBN 978-1640602021
  • 2019. Hope and Witness In Dangerous Times: Lessons from the Quakers on Blending Faith, Daily Life, and Activism ISBN 978-1789046199
  • 2023. Amity: Stories from the Heartland ISBN 978-1803413662

References
  1. Bill, J. Brent. "J. Brent Bill".
  2. "Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality". Publishers Weekly. April 11, 2005.
  3. Centner, Fr David J. (Spring 2006). "Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality/Sounding the Silence". Spiritual Life. 52 (1): 54–56. ProQuest 217580579.
  4. "Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality (Second Edition)".
  5. Berman D'Andrea, Emily (May 8, 2017). "Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality". Presbyterian Outlook. 199 (7): 45. ProQuest 1940083342.
  6. Boice, Daniel (March 2017). "Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality". The Catholic Library World. 87 (3): 185. ProQuest 1915879477.
  7. "Mind the Light: Seeing the World with Spiritual Eyes". Publishers Weekly. June 12, 2006.
  8. "Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God". Publishers Weekly. December 12, 2011.
  9. Brown, Valerie (December 26, 2012). "Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God". Friends Journal.
  10. "Finding God in the Verbs: Crafting a Fresh Language of Prayer". Publishers Weekly. January 19, 2015.
  11. Chase, Steve (November 1, 2015). "Finding God in the Verbs: Crafting a Fresh Language of Prayer". Friends Journal.
  12. Reynolds, Diane (August 1, 2016). "Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble Toward Simplicity and Grace". Friends Journal.
  13. "Top Ten Quaker Bestsellers 2018". Friends Journal. September 1, 2018.
  14. Ells, Rick (January–February 2018). "Life Lessons From a Bad Quaker (review)". Western Friend.
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