Schmemann Free Response

       Schmemann has an underlying theme of food throughout this excerpt that brings a visualization that is easy to relate to for us humans. It is very interesting to see how many themes in the bible have to do with food, and I never made the connection between them. Eating and drinking are vital parts of our lives, and I think that is why many themes in the bible have been personified, or shown through food. We can automatically relate to food, and it connects to us because it has been an integral part of our lives. That is why the term "spiritual food" can make such an impact on us. Because we know how much we need (and love) food, so when we relate that feeling to the spirit, it can impact us more deeply, and give us a more clear image.