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  • Tolkien’s Theology of Beauty

    Majesty, Splendor, and Transcendence in Middle-earth

    by Lisa Coutras ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    In this book, Lisa Coutras explores the structure and complexity of J.R.R. Tolkien’s narrative theology, synthesizing his Christian worldview with his creative imagination. She illustrates how, within the framework of a theological aesthetics, transcendental beauty is the unifying principle that integrates all aspects of Tolkien’s writing, from pagan despair to Christian joy.J.R.R. Tolkien’s ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Theology and Tolkien

    Constructive Theology

    by Douglas Estes, João Fernando O. Barboza, Bradley K. Broadhead, Devin Brown, Lisa Coutras, Austin M. Freeman, Martina Juricková, John C. McDowell, Alison Milbank, Allan Novaes0, Jeremy M. Rios1, Adam B. Shaeffer2, Beth M. Stovell3, Julie Loveland Swanstrom4, Milton L. Torres5, Charlie Trimm6, Donald T. Williams7 ...
    The Lord of the Rings and other works of J.R.R. Tolkien have had a far-reaching impact on culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. In print and on film, Tolkien's works seem to be incredible epics, but religious aspects are less obvious. Yet Tolkien himself stated in his letters that the chief conflicts of his epic works were “about God, and His sole right to divine Honour,” ... Read more

    $109.99 USD

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  • The Golden Compass and Philosophy

    God Bites the Dust

    Edited by Richard Greene, Rachel Robison ...
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    The popularity of the His Dark Materials trilogy has generated a major motion picture, a stage play, video games, and a new prequel. The series has also been highly controversial with its use of exciting adventure stories for children to comment on organized religion. These books have piqued the interest of the contributors to this fascinating volume, who use it to probe the philosophical issues ... Read more

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  • Lord of the Rings

    The Mythology of Power

    by Jane Chance ...
    " With New Line Cinema's production of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, the popularity of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien is unparalleled. Tolkien's books continue to be bestsellers decades after their original publication. An epic in league with those of Spenser and Malory, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, begun during Hitler's rise to power, celebrates the insignificant individual as hero in the ... Read more

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  • From Homer to Harry Potter

    A Handbook on Myth and Fantasy

    by Matthew Dickerson, David O’Hara ...
    The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But how should Christians approach modern works of fantasy, especially debated points such as magic and witches?From Homer to Harry Potter provides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. It explores the influence of biblical narrative, ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • J. R. R. Tolkien

    Author of the Century

    by Tom Shippey ...
    The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey.Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing ... Read more

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  • Hobbit Journey, A

    Discovering the Enchantment of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth

    by Matthew Dickerson ...
    The Lord of the Rings trilogy has delighted millions of fans worldwide in book and movie form. With the theatrical release of the two-part film The Hobbit slated for 2012 and 2013, attention will once again turn to J. R. R. Tolkien's classic works. In a culture where truth is relative and morality is viewed as old-fashioned, we welcome the chance to view the world through hobbit eyes: we have free ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • On the Shoulders of Hobbits

    The Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis

    by Louis Markos ...
    The world of J. R. R. Tolkien is filled with strange creatures, elaborately crafted lore, ancient tongues, and magic that exists only in fantasy; yet the lessons taught by hobbits and wizards speak powerfully and practically to our real lives. Courage, valor, trust, pride, greed, and jealousy--these are not fictional virtues. This is the stuff of real life, the Christian life. Professor and author ... Read more

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  • The Hobbit and Philosophy

    For When You've Lost Your Dwarves, Your Wizard, and Your Way

    by Gregory Bassham, Eric Bronson ...
    Series Book 10 - The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    A philosophical exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic—just in time for the December 2012 release of Peter Jackson's new film adaptation, The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyJ.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of the best-loved fantasy books of all time and the enchanting "prequel" to The Lord of the Rings. With the help of some of history's great philosophers, this book ponders a host of ... Read more

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  • J.R.R. Tolkien

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    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 ... Read more

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  • Finding God in The Hobbit

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    With a simple hobbit in a simple hobbit-hole, J. R. R. Tolkien opened the window on a whole new world that has captured the imaginations of millions. But The Hobbit—now a major motion picture—is far more than goblin attacks, dragon-hoards, and riddles in the dark. It’s a journey that changes a simple hobbit named Bilbo—and us—along the way.In Finding God in The Hobbit, Jim Ware, coauthor of the ... Read more

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