Finding God in The Lord of the Rings
Finding God in The Lord of the Rings

Author: Kurt Bruner

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1496447484

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The bestselling book now revised and updated with new content!Hailed as the most popular and best-loved series of the twentieth century, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story; it's a reflection of life's epic quest for all of us. Examining the Christian themes in J. R. R. Tolkien's masterwork, bestselling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware reveal a rich tapestry of hope, friendship, redemption, and faith in the face of overwhelming odds. More than 200,000 copies sold Includes six new chapters and a discussion guide A helpful resource for personal study, devotions, or group discussion

Finding God in the Hobbit
Finding God in the Hobbit

Author: Jim Ware

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9781414305967

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Indulges readers with an exploration of the spiritual significance of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous children's classic.

Finding God in the Land of Narnia
Finding God in the Land of Narnia

Author: Kurt D. Bruner

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780842381048

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Addresses the underlying Christian themes that run throughout C.S. Lewis's seven fantasies about Narnia and describes how Lewis's beliefs influenced his writing.

The Gospel According to Tolkien
The Gospel According to Tolkien

Author: Ralph C. Wood

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780664234669

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Readers have repeatedly called The Lord of the Rings the most important book of our age--absorbing all 1,500 of its pages with an almost fanatical interest and seeing the Peter Jackson movies in unprecedented numbers. Readers from ages 8 to 80 keep turning to Tolkien because here, in this magical kingdom, they are immersed in depth after depth of significance and meaning--perceiving the Hope that can be found amidst despair, the Charity that overcomes vengeance, and the Faith that springs from the strange power of weakness. The Gospel According to Tolkien examines biblical and Christian themes that are found in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. Follow Ralph Wood as he takes us through the theological depths of Tolkien's literary legacy.

The Philosophy of Tolkien
The Philosophy of Tolkien

Author: Peter Kreeft

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1681495317

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

While nothing can equal or replace the adventure in reading ; Tolkienಙs masterwork, The Lord of the ; Rings, Peter Kreeft says that the journey into its ; underlying philosophy can be another exhilarating ; adventure. Thus, Kreeft takes the reader on a voyage ; of discovery into the philosophical bones of Middle earth. ; He organizes the philosophical themes in The Lord of the ; Rings into 50 categories, accompanied by over 1,000 ; references to the text of Lord.Since many of the great ; questions of philosophy are included in the 50-theme ; outline, this book can also be read as an engaging ; introduction to philosophy. For each of the philosophical ; topics in Lord, Kreeft presents tools by which they can be ; understood. Illustrated.

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues
Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues

Author: Mark Eddy Smith

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9780830823123

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

For Christians who are fans of Tolkien, Smith compares the tales of the Hobbits to those of spirituality, wherein God calls those that listen to embark on a journey.

Walking with Frodo
Walking with Frodo

Author: Sarah Arthur

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2003-11-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1414331428

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Tolkien's Lord of the Rings epic tale has long captivated readers with its parallels to biblical truth. And now, Walking with Frodo looks at the biblical themes found in the classic Lord of the Rings trilogy. The 18 devotions pair vices and virtues (deception vs. honesty, light vs. darkness, good vs. evil) displayed by characters in The Lord of the Rings and bring to light what the Bible has to say. A must-have for longtime and new series fans.

Finding God in The Lord of the Rings
Finding God in The Lord of the Rings

Author: Kurt Bruner

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1496447506

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The bestselling book now revised and updated with new content! Hailed as the most popular and best-loved series of the twentieth century, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story; it’s a reflection of life’s epic quest for all of us. Examining the Christian themes in J. R. R. Tolkien’s masterwork, bestselling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware reveal a rich tapestry of hope, friendship, redemption, and faith in the face of overwhelming odds. More than 200,000 copies sold Includes six new chapters and a discussion guide A helpful resource for personal study, devotions, or group discussion

Bilbo's Journey
Bilbo's Journey

Author: Joseph Pearce

Publisher: TAN Books

Published: 2012-10-31

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1618901222

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Discover the Christian meaning in The Hobbit. In Bilbo's Journey go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey too. It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out of love for others, and abandonment to providence and grace. In Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning of The Hobbit you will relive the excitement of Tolkien's classic tale, while discovering the profound Christian meaning that makes The Hobbit a truly timeless adventure. The audiobook edition of Bilbo's Journey is read by Kevin O'Brien.

Finding God in the Land of Narnia
Finding God in the Land of Narnia

Author: Kurt Bruner

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1496447549

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

“Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story . . .” Bestselling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware (Finding God in The Lord of the Rings) once again explore a world of fantasy to reveal what C. S. Lewis called “the Great Story” hidden within. For more than 70 years, adults and children alike have stepped through the wardrobe, and their imaginations have been baptized in Lewis’s mystical world of wonder and enchantment. Lewis fans will love the many surprising insights the authors uncover, and parents will discover new ways to show their children God’s character and presence in their lives. With more than 100 million copies sold, The Chronicles of Narnia capture more imaginations today than ever before. In Finding God in the Land of Narnia, you’ll see how Lewis expertly wraps spiritual truths into his classic tales, and you’ll discover the truth of what the great Lion, Aslan, says about our brief sojourn through Narnia: “By knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” Now updated to include a group discussion guide!