Silence and Witness Religion_ Christian Life I urge all Americans to

I urge all Americans to read this book and come to their own conclusions about why he died and why--after fifty years--it still matters

"--Mary Frances Coady

and prayerful

an award-winning biography of Swami Abhishiktananda

rather than a destroyer of indigenous languages and cultures

Silence and Witness Religion_ Christian Life I urge all Americans toThe Quaker tradition offers a vibrant brand of spirituality one that combines spiritual sensibility with a strong impulse toward ethical witness in the world. Silence and Witness shares an introduction to Quaker spirituality covering its history, significant voices, and its characteristic themes, including silent worship, the way of simplicity, prayer, discernment, and an emphasis on inner growth. Michael Birkel teaches at Earlham College, Richmond,