Silence and Justice

Interrupting Silence explores the complex nature of silence, which can signify awe before holiness or serve as a tool of coercion to silence voices for control. Walter Brueggemann focuses on the latter, urging us to speak up against injustice.

The book demonstrates that the Bible contains numerous stories where marginalized individuals break repressive silence and speak out. By examining how silence can enable the powerful to maintain control, Brueggemann encourages readers to reflect on their own lives—identifying moments where they should interrupt silence or recognize their role in perpetuating it. Ultimately, he affirms that God is active and desires us to act for justice.