{"product_id":"echo-of-the-soul-the-sacredness-of-the-human-body-9780819219084","title":"Echo of the Soul: The Sacredness of the Human Body","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of what it means to be in the \"image of God,\" using the Bible and ancient texts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be made in the \"image and likeness\" of God? That's the first-and defining-characteristic of our humanity, celebrated in the opening pages of the Bible. Western Christian tradition, however, has often led us to think of the body and soul as a separate element, with the soul good and the body evil. This profound and challenging book clears away centuries of misunderstanding and shame that have damaged the way we \u003ci\u003esee\u003c\/i\u003e ourselves-and the way we see God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor J. Philip Newell, acclaimed for his work on Celtic spirituality, goes back to our spiritual roots in the bible, and in mystical Celtic and Jewish writings, to weave together a deeper, more complete understanding of our bodies as an outward expression our spiritual selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewell, J. Philip:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Philip Newell is Scholar in Spirituality at St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. He is the author of numerous popular and influential books, including The Book of Creation: The Practice of Celtic Spirituality and Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer.","brand":"Morehouse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461335159058,"sku":"9780819219084","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1940149f-237f-44a8-b46e-5df740bf5920.jpg?v=1730064207","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/echo-of-the-soul-the-sacredness-of-the-human-body-9780819219084","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}