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J. Brent Bill Religion Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of J. Brent Bill Religion books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the J. Brent Bill Religion series? Start with "David Updegraff: Quaker Holiness Preacher" (1983) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete J. Brent Bill Religion reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
David Updegraff: Quaker Holiness Preacher
1983
Rock and Roll: Proceed with Caution
1984
Stay Tuned
1986
Imagination & Spirit: A Contemporary Quaker Reader
2003
Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality
2005
Mind the Light: Learning to See with Spiritual Eyes
2006
Sacred Compass: The Way of Spiritual Discernment
2008
Sacred Compass Participant's Guide (With: Robert Gibson)
2009
Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God (With: Beth A. Booram)
2011
Finding God in the Verbs: Crafting a Fresh Language of Prayer (With: Jennie Isbell)
2015
Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble Toward Simplicity and Grace
2015
Beauty, Truth, Life, and Love: Four Essentials for the Abundant Life
2019
Hope and Witness in Dangerous Times: Lessons from the Quakers on Blending Faith, Daily Life, and Activism
2021
Amity: Stories from the Heartland
2023
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