The Gospel According to Tolkien

The Gospel According to Tolkien
Author: Ralph C. Wood
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN: 9780664234669

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 Gospel According to Star Wars

The Gospel According to Star Wars
Author: John C. McDowell
Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 066423142X

McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films and shows the moral and spiritual complexity of the movies. The author contends that George Lucas, creator of the series, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment.

The Battle for Middle-earth

The Battle for Middle-earth
Author: Fleming Rutledge
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2004-11-04
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780802824974

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

Finding God in The Lord of the Rings

Finding God in The Lord of the Rings
Author: Kurt Bruner
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021
Genre: Christianity and literature
ISBN: 1496447484

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

Myth, Allegory, and Gospel

Myth, Allegory, and Gospel
Author: Edmund Fuller
Publisher: Canadian Institute for Law, Theology, and Public Policy Incorporated
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN: 9781896363110

J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien
Author: Tom Shippey
Publisher: HMH
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2014-02-21
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0547524439

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.

The Christian World of The Hobbit

The Christian World of The Hobbit
Author: Devin Brown
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 142674949X

A fantastical story rooted in the author's faith.

Tolkien and C.S. Lewis

Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
Author: Colin Duriez
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1587680262

"This book explores their lives, unfolding the extraordinary story of their complex friendship that lasted, with its ups and downs, until Lewis's death in 1963. Despite their differences - of temperament, spiritual emphasis, and storytelling style - what united them was much stronger: A shared vision that continues to inspire their millions of readers throughout the world."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues
Author: Mark Eddy Smith
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780830823123

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.