Silence: A Christian History by Diarmaid MacCulloch is a bold and thought-provoking examination of the role of silence in Christian tradition, theology, and institutional history. Far from being merely the absence of sound, silence emerges here as a complex spiritual, political, and moral force. MacCulloch explores how Christians have used silence for contemplation, mysticism, resistance, and also, at times, for concealment and oppression. With depth and clarity, he uncovers both the sacred power and the painful consequences of silence across two millennia of church life.