Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition Spiritual these selections exhibit the vitality

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

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Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition Spiritual these selections exhibit the vitalityThe 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.