Tarry Awhile Wisdom from Black Spiri..., Selina Stone
Tarry Awhile Wisdom from Black Spiri..., Selina Stone
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Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2024: Foreword by Justin Welby

Author: Selina Stone

Narrator: Selina Stone

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: SPCK

Published: 02/08/2024


Synopsis

'Wonderful'JUSTIN WELBY 'Tarry Awhile... is one of the most profound and beautifully written Lent books that I have ever read.'
CHURCH TIMES Tarry here and watch with me . . . (Matt 26.38, KJV)

Tarrying is a Black Christian spiritual practice in which believers actively wait to experience the manifestation of God's presence. It answers yes to the question Jesus once asked his disciples: will you tarry here and watch with me? Whether in the vibrancy of music and singing, or in the hushed silence of the congregation, people of all ages anticipate an encounter with God that will transform what they know, feel and experience day to day.

This book makes the wisdom of Black spiritualities and faith available for all people. It focuses on seven themes: darkness as a place of encounter with the divine; the unity of all things; movement, belonging and migration; the Spirit as one who moves in unexpected ways; quiet contemplation as essential to spiritual growth; healing in community; and weeping that turns to joy. Tarry Awhile centres the stories of often overlooked people and communities, offering wisdom for all people who hope to encounter God in the midst of wearying times. It provides fresh reflections on familiar biblical passages, and draws on personal stories, theology and the spiritual wisdom of ancestors who have gone before us.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Martyn on June 02, 2024

Interesting look at the intersections of Black and white cultures and theologies.......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on March 09, 2024

This is a lovely and thoughtful book that opened up my perpsectives and which I've found immensely enriching. I've very glad that it was selected as the Lenten book for 2024.......more

Goodreads review by Jane on March 23, 2024

I saw this book recommended on a Christian blog and was drawn to it, having friends at Church who grew up in church in Ghana and speak of the different practices there. Then I saw that it was the Archbishop of Canterbury's recommended Lent Book for 2024 and, thinking that it represented a bold and i......more

Goodreads review by David on May 07, 2024

This is a quite amazing book. I am a Church of England priest, and came across Tarry Awhile during Lent. Selina Stone writes in a non-technical style which general readers will appreciate. She uses examples from life to illustrate her wisdom as she tackles seven areas of faith - Darkness, One, Movem......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 14, 2024

This book was read by our church book club for Lent. It led to many interesting discussions. We planned on doing one chapter each week but there was always overflow from one week to the next. And, in fact, we didn’t wrap it up till after Easter. Now I am thinking of rereading it to get all my though......more