Walking Home: From Eden to Emmaus by Margaret Guenther (English) Paperback Book

Description: Walking Home by Margaret Guenther Margaret Guenther retells the "walking stories" of Scripture and unpacks the truths they reveal about spiritual life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Retellings of the "walking stories" of Scripture and how they unpack the truths about spiritual life.Jesus walks everywhere with his disciples-always arriving, departing, on the way somewhere else. Adam and Eve walked out of the garden, Lot and his daughters walked out of Sodom, Abraham and Isaac walked to Mt. Moriah, the Israelites walked for forty years to the promised land, the Prodigal Son walked home barefoot, the disciples walked to Emmaus.The spiritual life is oftentimes about putting one foot in front of another, always on the way, never home, until crossing another new threshold. However, the point of all our walking-whether tedious or joyous, rambling or goal-oriented-is getting home, as this splendid author illustrates in this reflective work. Author Biography Margaret Guenthers books on the spiritual life have found an appreciative, wide audience. A priest, writer, teacher, and grandmother, Guenther is the former director of the Center for Christian Spirituality at The General Theological Seminary and an associate at St. Columbas Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. Long Description Margaret Guenther is one of the churchs most popular authors. With a wide and enthusiastic ecumenical audience, she is much in demand for retreats, conferences, diocesan conventions, and clergy days. In her new book, Guenther retells the "walking stories" of Scripture and unpacks the truths they reveal about spiritual life: Jesus walks everywhere with his disciples -- always arriving, departing, on the way somewhere else. Adam and Eve walked out of the garden, Lot and his daughters walked out of Sodom, Abraham and Isaac walked to Mt. Moriah, the Israelites walked for forty years to the promised land, the Prodigal Son walked home barefoot, the disciples walked to Emmaus. The spiritual life is oftentimes about putting one foot in front of another, always on the way, never home, until crossing another new threshold. However, the point of all our walking -- whether tedious or joyous, rambling or goal-oriented -- is getting home, as this splendid author illustrates in this reflective new work. Details ISBN0819223956 Author Margaret Guenther Short Title WALKING HOME Language English ISBN-10 0819223956 ISBN-13 9780819223951 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Imprint Morehouse Publishing Subtitle From Eden to Emmaus Place of Publication Harrisburg Country of Publication United States Birth 1930 Residence US Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 130 Publication Date 2011-01-20 NZ Release Date 2011-01-20 US Release Date 2011-01-20 UK Release Date 2011-01-20 Publisher Church Publishing Inc Alternative 9780819227492 DEWEY 248.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-04-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140094690;

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