Tolkien's ordinary virtues : exploring the spiritual themes of The lord of the rings /

Smith, Mark Eddy, 1967-,

Tolkien's ordinary virtues : exploring the spiritual themes of The lord of the rings / [print] Mark Eddy Smith. - Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press, (c)2002. - 141 pages ; 21 cm.



Ordinary Virtues -- Simplicity -- Generosity -- Friendship -- Hospitality -- Faith -- A Good Beginning -- Perspective -- Community -- Sacrifice -- Wonder -- Temptation -- Failure -- A New Beginning -- Atonement -- Suffering -- Resurrection -- Humility -- Providence -- Help Unlooked-For -- Trust -- Trustworthiness -- Wisdom -- Hope -- Imagination -- The Good Fight -- Submission -- Stewardship -- Courage -- Mirth -- Foolishness -- The Road Goes Ever On and On -- Perseverance -- Celebration -- Justice -- Love.



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Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973. --
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973 --Religion.


Christianity and literature--History--England--20th century.
Christian fiction, English--History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Spiritual life in literature.
Virtue in literature.

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