The Stature of Waiting by W H Vanstone

The Stature of Waiting by W H Vanstone

We set great store by activity and busy-ness. We want to be 'in control'. We value what we 'do' more than who we are. So when we become ill, or retire from work, or suffer an enforced period of inactivity, our self-esteem is threatened. We evade, repudiate, or resent experiences of passivity, of waiting.

This classic of spiritual writing transforms our understanding of the experiences of illness, or of being out of work, or feeling inactive and powerless. W. H. Vanstone shows us the unquestioned and impressive majesty of Jesus as he 'waits' before those who accuse him, waits before those who taunt him and, finally, waits before even those who crucify him. It is in his passivity and 'passion', when we have things done to us instead of doing things, the times when we simply wait, are as important as the times of action and taking charge.

Vanstone, W. H.: - W. H. Vanstone was Canon Emeritus of Chester Cathedral. He is the author of several beautifully written and much-loved books, including Love's Endeavor, Love's Expense and Icons of the Passion.

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ISBN 13	9780232525588
ISBN 10	0232525587
Title	The Stature of Waiting
Author	W H Vanstone
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
Year published	2004-07-01
Number of pages	128
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