Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday - Hardcover

Carrie Gress; Mering, Noelle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1505113652 ISBN 13: 9781505113655

Publisher: TAN Books and Publishers, Inc., 2019

Synopsis

Home. It is an elegant word, at once both simple and far-reaching. Home is a place to live in and feel comfortable, but it is much more than that.

Home is where we are nurtured, where we live, and where we love. The language of Home is universal. It is where we find the eternal in the everyday.

But the Home has been neglected. To millions of women today, there is nothing worse than being a “homemaker.” If only they knew the supreme value (and reward) of giving loved ones a place to call Home.  
 
Written by three wives and mothers, Theology of Home is a simple guide to help reorient all of us toward our true home, allowing us to think purposefully about how to make our own homes on earth better equipped to get all those living in them to the Father’s house. Featuring more than 100 beautiful (and inspiring) photographs from homes around the country, profound words from the saints and other literary figures, and in depth commentary on the theological and spiritual underpinnings of our love for Home, Theology of Home offers readers a tour of the both the Home and the human heart.

Whether you live in a sprawling estate or a humble dwelling, whether alone or with a crowd, this is far more than a book of beautiful photos and great décor ideas. You will also learn how to create a deeper sense of the divine through:

• Creating a welcoming environment that starts with your Door
• Fostering a sense of remembrance through images, scents, and activities that will keep your family recollecting joy, family, and Christ
• Making your home a place for joyful gatherings and spiritual growth through an emphasis on light
• Prioritizing family dinners to feed the body and the soul
• Opening up your Home to those around you, spreading the joy and peace of Christ with your hospitality
• And much more. . .

Discover how beauty and order can bring the eternal to your everyday, and help create a path to heaven for those you love most dearly.  

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Review:

Home. This word can stir a myriad of emotions, but "home" is the essence of what we desire; a place to which we belong. Theology of Home gives us a guide to the essential simplicity of faith and evangelization with and in the home."

--Leah Darrow, founder of Lux University and author of The Other Side of Beauty

"A delight, masterpiece, and a treasure all rolled into one wonderful book!
Theology of the Home shines a light on the vital role our homes play in our lives while giving hearty and rich food for thought as it pertains to the theological and historical aspects of home life. One to read and reread, loan to dear friends, and leave out for the kids to peruse and appreciate at their leisure.

Theology of the Home is a thoughtful and visually stunning delight that satiates our desire for tangible simplicity in the home. Gress, Mering, and Schrieber furnish educational and relatable chapters filled with theological and historical lessons intertwined with engrossing stories from their own lives.
A must-read and must-have for coffee tables near and far."

--Grace Patton, blogger at Camp Patton

"This book has beautiful photography and engaging reflections that skillfully communicate the spiritual significance of home firmly rooted in the tradition. It offers a challenge to think deeper and more intentionally about the spaces we inhabit."

--Nathan Bond, Co-founder, Rifle Paper Co.

About this edition

• Publisher: TAN Books and Publishers, Inc.
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1505113652
• ISBN 13: 9781505113655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 235
• Illustrator: Baile Kim