{"product_id":"theology-of-home-iii-at-the-sea","title":"Theology of Home III: At the Sea","description":"In this third installment of the Theology of Home series, Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering turn their attention to the role of the sea in our memories and imaginations. Drawing from literature, mythology, and scripture, \u003ci\u003eAt the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e pulls out the rich connections between the sea and mystery, recreation, yearning, and joyful reunions. \u003cbr\u003eWith themes of home and womanhood woven throughout, it is a voyage that explores: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy we often associate maritime language with the feminine;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe rich symbolism of the Church as an ark;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe sea's mysterious balance between power and peace;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrist's many encounters with water in the Gospels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe sea's ability to draw our souls out to God;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy we try to bring pieces of the coast and oceans into our homes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Lady's role as Stella Maris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e. . . and more . . .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith reflections from other writers who join Gress and Mering, \u003ci\u003eAt the Sea \u003c\/i\u003eserves as a love letter to the time we spend on the beach with our families, romping in the waves, toes in the sand, eyes lingering on the pink sunsets beyond the horizon. All are invited to bring the salty balm of the sea into their home--indeed, into their souls--with this title that enkindles in us a new awareness and appreciation for the majesty and splendor of God and his creation. \u003cbr\u003eThis edition of Theology of Home includes the characteristically beautiful photography readers have come to know and appreciate from the series that captures home life, nature, family, and of course, the sea. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51939173171431,"sku":"9781505122930","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_4c5ac648-c32b-4a3e-b214-a3f46af70512.jpg?v=1775091398","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/theology-of-home-iii-at-the-sea","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}