The Proverbs of Middle-Earth
The Proverbs of Middle-Earth

Author: Dr David Rowe

Publisher:

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780999591406

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An Arabic proverb says, "Before you shoot the arrow truth, dip in in honey." The works of JRR Tolkien are unique in English Literature, as they are filled with hundreds of original proverbs. 'Not all those who wander are lost, ' 'Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens, ' and 'Never laugh at live dragons' are all poetic, wise, and convincingly real-sounding, but they are also a lens, through which more can be seen. These proverbs belong to entirely invented wisdom traditions and reflect the culture, the philosophical worldview, and the history of those who use them. In "The Proverbs of Middle-earth," David Rowe discovers and investigates the degree to which the 'soul' of each of these fictional civilizations can be understood through the lens of their proverbs. What is revealed enriches the reader's experience of and delight in Middle-earth, as well as illuminating the astounding depth and detail of creativity behind it. Arrows dipped in honey abound!

The Proverbs of Middle-Earth
The Proverbs of Middle-Earth

Author: Rowe Rowe

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-30

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9781940992471

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On his great Tree of Tales, it is the leaves - the tiny details - in which J.R.R. Tolkien took greatest delight. One of the ways this manifested itself in Middle-earth is in the fully-formed oral traditions from the diverse peoples and cultures contained in it. In The Proverbs of Middle-earth, David Rowe explores over 400 original proverbs that show the wisdom traditions found in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, investigating the degree to which Tolkien's proverbs not only delight and instruct, but also bring revelatory "inner reality" to his created world.

The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring

Author: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 0007203586

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'The Fellowship of the Ring' is the first part of JRR Tolkien's epic masterpiece 'The Lord of the Rings'. This 50th anniversary edition features special packaging and includes the definitive edition of the text.|PB

Simply Living
Simply Living

Author: Cecil Murphey

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780664222673

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The book of Proverbs deals with making godly choices and living satisfying lives in the everyday world. Through familiar and unfamiliar proverbs, Cecil Murphey reacquaints you with these ancient insights, and helps you apply them to your daily life.

The Nature of Middle-Earth
The Nature of Middle-Earth

Author: J. R. R. Tolkien

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 0358454603

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It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954-5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973. For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. He discusses sweeping themes as profound as Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor and the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor.

Old Testament Wisdom Literature
Old Testament Wisdom Literature

Author: Craig G. Bartholomew

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-06-04

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0830898174

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Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd provide an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. More than an introduction, however, this is a thoughtful consideration of the hermeneutical implications of this literature.

African Proverbs for All Ages
African Proverbs for All Ages

Author: Johnnetta Betsch Cole

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1250863627

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African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. There are multiple ways that children learn, but for each method by which they learn, they need their imagination engaged and their visual sensibilities ignited. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination. --Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D. President Emerita of Spelman and Bennett Colleges In African Proverbs for All Ages, noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda LaTeef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition. A Roaring Brook Press and Oprah Book

The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes
The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes

Author: Derek Kidner

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0830896414

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Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.

Roots and Branches
Roots and Branches

Author: T. A. Shippey

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 9783905703054

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Professor Tom Shippey is best known for his books 'The Road to Middle-earth' and 'J.R.R. Tolkien. Author of the Century'. Yet they are not the only contributions of his to Tolkien studies. Over the years, he has written and lectured widely on Tolkien-related topics. Unfortunately, many of his essays, though still topical, are no longer available. The current volume unites for the first time a selection of his older essays together with some new, as yet unpublished articles.