This classic work of spirituality from the author of A Wrinkle in Time
offers life-transforming insights on the rich heritage of the Bible and
shows how the characters of this ancient text are relevant for living
the good life now.
In this book for the curious, spiritual seeker, Madeleine L'Engle offers
relevant lessons drawn from the life of Jacob from the Old Testament.
Here, the son of Isaac becomes a spiritual companion to L'Engle,
equipping her to deal with earthly and psychological struggles.
Throughout her journey, L'Engle offers contemporary answers to questions
that burden modern day readers and believers.
With her customary fearlessness and candor, she broaches such topics as
the significance of angels, redemption, sexual identity, forgiveness,
and the seemingly constant conflict between good and evil.
Madeleine L'Engle possesses the same ambidextrous skill of storytelling
as other literary giants, including C. S. Lewis and George MacDonald.
Her fictional stories appeal to generations of readers, and are equally
embraced in both the secular and religious markets. But, it is her
ability in her nonfiction to engage with the historical text of the
Bible through a dynamic unpacking of protagonists, antagonists, and
matters of faith that establishes the Genesis Trilogy as a highly
treasured collection of spiritual writings. A Stone for a Pillow acts
as a compass for those traveling through the tumultuous landscape of
faith in our cynical and divisive modern culture.
