The Gospel According To Tolkien

Author : Ralph C. Wood
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0664234666

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The Gospel According to Tolkien by Ralph C. Wood Pdf

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.

Author : Michael T. Jahosky
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725263147

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The Good News of the Return of the King by Michael T. Jahosky Pdf

Although many people today reject Christianity for intellectual reasons, greater numbers of people are rejecting Christianity because it does not engage their imagination. Christians must not only demonstrate that the Christian worldview is true, but that it is also good, beautiful, and relevant. The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth is a book that endeavors to show the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the biblical metanarrative by engaging the imagination through J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, as well as The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. In this book, I propose that J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a story about what Jesus' parables are about: the good news about the return of the king. As a work of imaginative fiction similar to Jesus' parables, The Lord of the Rings can bypass both intellectual and imaginative objections to the gospel and pull back the "veil of familiarity" that obscures the gospel for many.

Author : Kurt Bruner,Jim Ware
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Christianity and literature
ISBN : 9781496447487

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Finding God in The Lord of the Rings by Kurt Bruner,Jim Ware Pdf

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

Author : Michael T. Jahosky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725263130

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The Good News of the Return of the King by Michael T. Jahosky Pdf

Although many people today reject Christianity for intellectual reasons, greater numbers of people are rejecting Christianity because it does not engage their imagination. Christians must not only demonstrate that the Christian worldview is true, but that it is also good, beautiful, and relevant. The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth is a book that endeavors to show the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the biblical metanarrative by engaging the imagination through J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, as well as The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. In this book, I propose that J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a story about what Jesus' parables are about: the good news about the return of the king. As a work of imaginative fiction similar to Jesus' parables, The Lord of the Rings can bypass both intellectual and imaginative objections to the gospel and pull back the ""veil of familiarity"" that obscures the gospel for many.

Author : Devin Brown
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781426749490

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The Christian World of The Hobbit by Devin Brown Pdf

A fantastical story rooted in the author's faith.

Author : Edmund Fuller,Canadian Institute for Law, Theology and Public Policy
Publisher : Canadian Institute for Law, Theology, and Public Policy Incorporated
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1896363113

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Myth, Allegory, and Gospel by Edmund Fuller,Canadian Institute for Law, Theology and Public Policy Pdf

Author : Fleming Rutledge
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0802824978

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The Battle for Middle-earth by Fleming Rutledge Pdf

Fleming Rutledge discovers the deeper religious meaning behind Tolkien's masterpiece.

Author : Greg Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-16
Category : Myth in literature
ISBN : 0971231168

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Tolkien in Perspective, Sifting the Gold from the Glitter by Greg Wright Pdf

Over the last fifty years, The Lord of the Rings has been lauded as "The Book of the Twentieth Century" and called "required reading in every Christian household." It has been attacked by literary critics and religious leaders. Its detractors are many; its defenders are legion. But there is another option. "The chief purpose of life, for any one of us," J.R.R. Tolkien wrote, "is to increase according to our capacity our knowledge of God by all the means we have, and to be moved by it to praise and thanks." Greg Wright, prolific Tolkien scholar at hollywoodjesus.com, applies the biblical principle of consecration to Tolkien's fantasy. From this perspective, he shows that the last fifty years have greatly increased our knowledge of Middle-Earth, but at the expense of Tolkien's true aim. For many, The Lord of the Rings has proven little more than a distraction from the "chief purpose of life," while remaining a terribly neglected tool for bringing others to praise and thanks. - Back cover.

Author : John C. McDowell
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611644258

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The Gospel according to Star Wars by John C. McDowell Pdf

Star Wars is one of the most beloved movie series of all time, and in this book John McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films. From the Force to the dark side, the issues discussed in the films have a moral and spiritual complexity that, if paid attention to, can help us better understand our place in the world and our relation to others and to God. George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment, McDowell argues. Rather, he hoped his films would be used as a vehicle for moral education.

Author : George MacDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Religion
ISBN : OXFORD:590635642

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The Hope of the Gospel by George MacDonald Pdf

A collection of 12 sermons on New Testament texts.

Author : Tom Shippey
Publisher : HMH
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780547524436

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J.R.R. Tolkien by Tom Shippey Pdf

The definitive Tolkien companion—an indispensable guide to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and more, from the author of The Road to Middle-earth. This “highly erudite celebration and exploration of Tolkien’s works [is] enormous fun,” declared the Houston Chronicle, and Tom Shippey, a prominent medievalist and scholar of fantasy, “deepens your understanding” without “making you forget your initial, purely instinctive response to Middle-earth and hobbits.” In a clear and accessible style, Shippey offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy, and to the importance of language in literature. He breaks down The Lord of the Rings as a linguistic feast for the senses and as a response to the human instinct for myth. Elsewhere, he examines The Hobbit’s counterintuitive relationship to the heroic world of Middle-earth; demonstrates the significance of The Silmarillion to Tolkien’s canon; and takes an illuminating look at lesser-known works in connection with Tolkien’s life. Furthermore, he ties all these strands together in a continuing tradition that traces its roots back through Grimms’ Fairy Tales to Beowulf. “Shippey’s commentary is the best so far in elucidating Tolkien’s lovely myth,” wrote Harper’s Magazine. J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century is “a triumph” (Chicago Sun-Times) that not only gives readers a deeper understanding of Tolkien and his work, but also serves as an entertaining introduction to some of the most influential novels ever written.

Author : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007203581

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The Fellowship of the Ring by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull Pdf

'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

Author : Matthew T. Dickerson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015058206809

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Following Gandalf by Matthew T. Dickerson Pdf

In this new work, Dickerson offers a specifically Christian exploration of morality, choices, and free will in "The Lord of the Rings."

Author : David Day
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781626864931

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An Atlas of Tolkien by David Day Pdf

Includes index and "Chronology of Battles of the War of the Ring" (page 255).

Author : Jerram Barrs
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433536007

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Echoes of Eden by Jerram Barrs Pdf

From comic books to summer blockbusters, all people enjoy art in some form or another. However, few of us can effectively explain why certain books, movies, and songs resonate so profoundly within us. In Echoes of Eden, Jerram Barrs helps us identify the significance of artistic expression as it reflects the extraordinary creativity and unmatched beauty of the Creator God. Additionally, Barrs provides the key elements for evaluating and defining great art: (1) The glory of the original creation; (2) The tragedy of the curse of sin; (3) The hope of final redemption and renewal. These three qualifiers are then put to the test as Barrs investigates five of the world's most influential authors who serve as ideal case studies in the exploration of the foundations and significance of great art.