
Penguins and Golden Calves
Icons and Idols in Antarctica and Other Unexpected Places
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Pamela Almand
Despite protests and warnings from friends and family, author Madeleine L’Engle, at the age of 74, embarked on a rafting trip to Antarctica. Her journey through the startling beauty of the continent led her to write Penguins and Golden Calves, a captivating discussion of how opening oneself up to icons, or everyday “windows to God,” leads to the development of a rich and deeply spiritual faith.
Here, L’Engle explains how ordinary things such as family, words, the Bible, heaven, and even penguins can become such windows. She also shows how such a window becomes an idol - a penguin becomes a “golden calf” - when we see it as a reflection of itself instead of God.
With delightful language, insightful metaphor, and personal stories, L’Engle brings listeners to a deeper understanding of themselves, their faith, and the presence of God in their daily lives.
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The book itself is very eye opening. I have always been able to see God through nature or through different events or things that remind me of a story in the Bible. I had never truly understood the difference between icons and idols until I read this book. L’Engle’s explanation of fundamentalists and people that take the Bible too literally (AKA the fundalits) is the BEST I have ever come to understanding a lot of Christians. Her love for the purification of words is awe-inspiring. We really do need to cleanse our vocabulary because we have become so very loose with denotation and connotation. I recommend this book to ANYONE that believes in God. I would say this is a good book for even those who do not believe in God; simply because L’Engle is not preachy whatsoever and has one of the most open minds I’ve ever encountered.
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