Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition Spiritual Authors: Anne Thomas and Mary

Authors: Anne Thomas and Mary Glenn Hadley

these selections exhibit the vitality and wisdom that three centuries of African American Quakers have contributed to and on behalf of Friends

and a chronology which parallels Quaker historical events with general history

They are a delight to receive

and service

Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition Spiritual Authors: Anne Thomas and MaryThe Quaker spiritual tradition integrates mystical insight with prophetic witness. Michael Birkel tells the story of the movement's origins, describes how the distinctive Quaker practice of group worship in silence developed, and explains how "collective discernment" is used in decision making. He explores the historical development of the "testimonies," the ethical stands taken by Quakers for peace, justice, equality, integrity and simplicity.