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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
by Jim Ware ; Kurt D. Bruner
ISBN: 0842355715
ISBN-13: 9780842355711
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
The authors explore different themes of Tolkien's classic THE LORD OF THE RINGS and link them to similar themes found in the Bible. Their study, which pivots on a knowledge of the fantasy tale, hopes to show readers how the quest of the Fellowship can shed light on a Christian understanding of the world.
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Publisher: Tyndale House Pub
Published date: 2001
Size: 5.25 x 7.5 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Pages: 120
Publisher's Notes
Shows how themes found in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy can also be found in the Bible, and describes how Tolkien's beliefs influenced his writing.
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Kurt Bruner; Jim Ware
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
Bruner, Kurt D.; Ware, Jim
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
Kurt D. Bruner; Jim Ware
Tyndale House Publishers, 2001-11. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket, Copr. 2001. In examining the Christian themes in the trilogy, authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware find that truth and fiction are not as far apart as they seem. And that although Tolkien never intended for these books to present the gospel, when read in the light of Scripture they offer a rich tapestry of redemption, values, and faith against all odds from which we may learn much. (From book description.) Book is in excellent condition; all pages are clean, binding is tight, dust jacket is glossy. ( more information)
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
Bruner, Kurt; Ware, Jim
Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.A.: Tyndale House Publishers, 2001 Near-new copy. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or dustcover clippings. NO writing, amrks or tears. Tight spine - Bright pages. - Recently named the number-one piece of twentieth century literature, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story. It's a much-needed reminder that, like J. R. R. Tolkien's hobbits, we Christians are all on an epic quest. In examining the Christian themes in the trilogy, authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware find that truth and fiction are not as far apart as they seem. And that although Tolkien never intended for these books to present the gospel, when read in the light of Scripture they offer a rich tapestry of redemption, values, and faith against all odds from which we may learn much.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information)
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
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Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.A.: Tyndale House Pub, 2001. Hard Cover - W/DJ - FINE/FINE - Book and dust jacket are clean, bright and crisp. Laer printing.. ISBN: 0842355715. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information)
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Finding God in The Lord of The Rings
Kurt Bruner/Jim Ware
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
Bruner, Kurt D.; Bruner, Kurt; Ware, Jim
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
Kurt D. Bruner; Jim Ware
Tyndale House Publishers, 2001-11. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean/Very Good. The Lord of the Rings grew out of the author's deep Christian faith and encompasses a classic battle of good and evil. 120 pp. With chapter notes. ( more information)
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
Bruner, Kurt D.; Ware, Jim
U.S.A.: Tyndale, 2001 Points to the connections between Earth and Middle-Earth and the inpirational truths poiting to God's work in the world. As new, unread copy in unclipped dustwrapper. 120 pages. Next post UK dispatch.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information)
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Kurt D. Bruner, Jim Ware
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Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
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