Celebrating Middle-Earth
Title | Celebrating Middle-Earth PDF eBook |
Author | John G. West |
Publisher | Inkling Books |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9781587420122 |
"An examination of the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien as a defense of the literary, philosophical, political, and religious foundations of Western society"--Half t.p.
Tolkien
Title | Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Pearce |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN |
A controversial approach to the Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's other work. Unlike the conventional view that his fantasy writing was an escape from reality, Pearce argues that Tolkien saw his stories as a leap into reality. This is because of Tolkien's own view of life, faith and the supernatural. This understanding is crucial to fully appreciating both The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Middle Earth.
Tolkien
Title | Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Pearce |
Publisher | HarperCollins (UK) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780006281207 |
A collection of essays that celebrate the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Leadership in Middle-Earth
Title | Leadership in Middle-Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Urick |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 2021-05-25 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1800715277 |
By examining leadership examples, Leadership in Middle-Earth explores evidence-based leadership and management practices from the unique perspective of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, making actionable recommendations you can implement in your organization.
The Making of Middle-Earth
Title | The Making of Middle-Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher A. Snyder |
Publisher | Union Square + ORM |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2013-10-22 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1402792220 |
This study “adds an important voice to the growing body of Tolkien scholarship,” covering the author’s life, influences, and original mythology (The Boston Globe). J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is universally regarded as one of history’s best-loved literary works. Now medieval scholar and Tolkien expert Christopher Snyder presents the most in-depth exploration yet of Tolkien’s source materials for Middle-earth—from the languages, poetry, and mythology of medieval Europe and ancient Greece to the halls of Oxford and the battlefields of World War I. Fueled by the author’s passion for all things Tolkien, this richly illustrated book also reveals the surprisingly pervasive influence of Tolkien’s timeless fantasies on modern culture.
The Ring and the Cross
Title | The Ring and the Cross PDF eBook |
Author | Paul E. Kerry |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 311 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1611470641 |
The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien's oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien's Roman Catholicism and the role it plays in understanding his writings. The volume's contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. The Ringand the Cross invites readers to draw their own conclusions about a subject that has fascinated Tolkien enthusiasts since the publication of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.
Seeking the Lord of Middle Earth
Title | Seeking the Lord of Middle Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffrey L. Morrow |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 202 |
Release | 2017-06-07 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1532600054 |
J. R. R. Tolkien, the beloved author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, brings to his work a great treasure--his Christian faith. Tolkien's literary works are so popular in part because, in some sense, they pertain to the real world. This present volume is an attempt to understand better the deep Christian influences on his work but also to explore the relevance of Tolkien's work for theology today. After examining Tolkien's fiction in order better to appreciate Christian influences, this volume takes a closer look at Tolkien's theology of fantasy, his response to the more skeptical origins of religion research, and applies his work to contemporary questions about method in biblical studies. Tolkien's Christianity informed all he wrote. Moreover, his own theology of fantasy holds great promise for contemporary theology.