The Silence of God (Sir Robert Anderson Library Series) (Paperback)

by Sir Robert Anderson (Author) "A SILENT Heaven is the greatest mystery of our existence..." (more)
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Product Description
The author gives a thoroughly scriptural answer to the issue of God's silence for nearly two thousand years.

About the Author
Sir Robert Anderson (1841-1918) was converted to Christ at the age of nineteen and almost immediately began to preach in his native Dublin where he trained for a legal profession at Trinity College. He became a respected member of the Irish Home Office and an expert on criminal investigation. In 1888, he was summoned to Scotland Yard, London, to serve as Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department, an office he filled with distinction until retirement in 1896. At his retirement, he was knighted by Queen Victoria; and in 1901, King Edward VII made him Knight Commander. In the midst of all his many duties, he managed to gain a profound knowledge of the Bible, preach in various conferences, and write seventeen books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Classics (June 30, 1952)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825421284
• ISBN-13: 978-0825421280
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 27, 2001

By	jeff weddle (Rhinelander, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I would strongly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in finding a Biblical approach to miracles and understanding how God operates. The only "problem" with the book is that it makes you think, which tends to slow down your rate of reading. However, it's worth it to read a book founded on Scripture which gives a great understanding into who God is and how the grace of Jesus Christ makes a difference for us now. If you like this book, you must check out everything else he has written.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, December 21, 2005

By	Q. McAuley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first read this book it helped clear up a good deal of confusion I had concerning God's current dealings with men today, and why we live under a silent Heaven.

This book is very relevant today in view of all the terrible violence around the world, and will help believers young and old with such questions as "Why does God allow suffering?" and "What has happened to miraculous interventions?"

The chapter on Satan is especially informative.

I strongly recommend this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silence of God, October 12, 2007

By	Dostie (Socialist Calif.) - See all my reviews

Sir Anderson does not mince words, and beware, his literary conventions are well beyond new-millenial standards. Have a dictionary handy. You'll need to ponder his words carefully, but it is well worth it. Anderson gives a thorough treatise on the subject, shedding light where it is absent on a phenomenon that few are capable of answering. Why is God so quiet? I'm sure you have wondered, and if like most, eventually shrugged it off. Yet, Anderson squarely addresses the ramifications of that attitude, and the result is to restore faith where it wanes. Thus, a superb book, and one that is perhaps more appropriate nearly a century after it was penned than in the day it was.