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Tolkien's Faith: a Spiritual Biography by Holly Ordway (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Word Onfire
ISBN-10
1685789919
ISBN-13
9781685789916
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25057259505
Product Key Features
Educational Level
Adult & Further Education
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Tolkien's Faith: a Spiritual Biography
Publication Year
2023
Subject
General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Format
Hardcover
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Adult Education
LCCN
2022-943442
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
Tolkien described The Lord of the Rings as "a fundamentally religious and Catholic work" and declared, "I am a Christian (which can be deduced from my stories)." Yet he insisted his writings were not allegories, and Middle-earth is loved by millions who do not share his religious beliefs. How were his faith and his fiction related? Holly Ordway answers that question biographically, focusing on Tolkien's spiritual development, a dramatic story that previous accounts of his life have left largely unexplored. Here we find that Tolkien's faith was hard won. His Anglican upbringing was overturned when his mother converted to Catholicism. Soon afterward, she died, leaving Tolkien under the guardianship of a Catholic priest, who forbade him to see his Protestant girlfriend, whom nonetheless he eventually married. The Great War, in which most of his close friends were killed, deepened Tolkien's reliance on his faith, but then for a decade he "almost ceased to practise" his religion. Friendship with C.S. Lewis and success with The Hobbit were followed by another war and by turmoil in the Church that sternly tested Tolkien's commitments. The challenges and triumphs in his religious life are reflected in his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings , that epic tale of endurance against the odds. As Ordway shows in her expertly researched and richly illustrated study, Tolkien's faith and Tolkien's fiction are intimately related, though in subtle and complex ways. This long-overdue spiritual biography gives new insight into his works by shedding fresh light on their author's deepest-held convictions.
LC Classification Number
PR6039.O32Z785 2023
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- 0***0 (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseI was pleasantly surprised by the perfection of this packaging. Wish I had taken pictures. The game itself was placed within a sealed bag, accompanied by a lovely "Thank you" card, and the entire outside of the bag was taped securely with cardboard to ensure nothing could damage/crush the game. Then around that was a shipping bag. The game is exactly as described and pictured, the price was extremely reasonable, and the shipping was fast. Buy with confidence, this is a great seller.Elder Scrolls III 3 Morrowind Game of the Year Edition PC (#235815848530)
- d***6 (12)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseI am so happy with this transaction!! The seller listed this book as "damaged" and I got it at a great price. Yes, the book is damaged, but it is actually in much better shape than the picture makes it appear. It arrived on time, packed well, and with a very nice note from the seller to notify them if there was any issue or question. This is the way to be a top seller on eBay!! Way to go, Mechadroid. It was so nice to get my book and be surprised in such a pleasant way - thank you!!!Life Application Study Bible, NIV, 3rd Edition, Large Print, Tyndale (DAMAGED) (#235843999179)
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