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product_id: 17593001
title: "Penguins and Golden Calves: Icons and Idols in Antarctica and Other Unexpected Places (Wheaton Literary Series)"
brand: "shaw books"
price: "VT3035"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
category: "Hardcover"
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# Global exploration Unique themes Literary depth Penguins and Golden Calves: Icons and Idols in Antarctica and Other Unexpected Places (Wheaton Literary Series)

**Brand:** shaw books
**Price:** VT3035
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Dive into the extraordinary!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Penguins and Golden Calves: Icons and Idols in Antarctica and Other Unexpected Places (Wheaton Literary Series) by shaw books
- **How much does it cost?** VT3035 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Collector's Item:** A must-have for literary enthusiasts and collectors alike.
- • **Engaging Narratives:** Immerse yourself in captivating stories from Antarctica and beyond.
- • **Literary Excellence:** Part of the esteemed Wheaton Literary Series, ensuring quality.
- • **Diverse Perspectives:** Explore the unexpected intersections of culture and nature.
- • **Thought-Provoking Insights:** Challenge your worldview with fresh takes on iconic symbols.

## Overview

Penguins and Golden Calves is a thought-provoking literary work that delves into the cultural significance of icons and idols in unexpected places, particularly Antarctica. As part of the Wheaton Literary Series, this book offers a unique blend of engaging narratives and insightful commentary, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.

## Description

Despite protests and warnings from friends and family, author Madeleine L’Engle, at the age of seventy-four, 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 readers to a deeper understanding of themselves, their faith, and the presence of God in their daily lives.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-09*