The Rye in Flower and other emblem meditations invite you to see everyday nature as a doorway to spiritual insight in Gotthold's Emblems.
This collection uses short, reflective pieces to connect ordinary scenes—plants, weather, animals, and common life events—with the inner life of faith. Each emblem offers a plain, practical prompt: to notice God’s quiet work, to discern motives, and to aim for a steadier, kinder heart.
Ideal for readers seeking approachable devotional reflections that illuminate daily life with spiritual meaning.
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CCXXVIII. The tree BY the water-side, CCXXIX. The shadow OF the tree IN the water, CCXXX. The brook, CCXXXI. Flour, CCXXXII. The bad crop, CCXXXIII. The dismantled house. CCXXXIV. The satiated child, CCXXXV. The entertainment, CCXXXVI. The pearl necklace, CCXXXVII. The pearl necklace. (2d med), CCXXXVIII. The elder tree.
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Experience shows that if you pluck a stalk of rye, strip it of the blossom, and hold it for a little in your hand, the blossom will come again. Conversing with a friend, to whom he had shown this, and who expressed his surprise at the fact, and his desire to know the cause, Gotthold said: In many things we observe a strong vegetative power. From the grain of corn in the ground nature elicits a shoot, and pushes it through the stiff crust of the earth, and then from the shoot a stalk, and from the stalk, an ear.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a compendium of 365 profound and inspiring emblems, offers daily devotional reflections for a year. Stemming from the seventeenth century, each emblem is a captivating literary object, drawing on metaphors from nature, everyday life, and religious allegory. The author presents these emblems through the voice of a wise and compassionate mentor, leading readers on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt observations, the book explores timeless themes such as faith, love, humility, and the challenges of the Christian life. Engaging and thought-provoking, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences, deepen their understanding of the Christian faith, and find solace and guidance in the words of wisdom it offers. This book promises to be a cherished resource for those seeking spiritual enrichment and nourishment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330885598_0
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