Echoes of Truth (eBook)

Christianity in The Lord of the Rings - Illustrated Edition

Michael C. Haldas (Autor)

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2018 | 1., Illustrated Edition
174 Seiten
Luna Press Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-911143-54-3 (ISBN)

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Echoes of Truth: Christianity in The Lord of the Rings - Illustrated EditionIn addition to being a professor, master of language and myth, and a loving husband and father, J.R.R. Tolkien was a devout Christian. He saw the Gospel of Christianity as myth come true within human history and all great stories in the world as reflecting elements of this truth. His love of these, and his Christian faith, flowed into The Lord of the Rings, mingling to create a great work of beauty for all to enjoy.The Lord of the Rings can be read from many perspectives, offering a rich experience for both Christians and non-Christians alike. Echoes of Truth: Christianity in The Lord of the Rings explores the Gospel, Christian themes, and Biblical archetypes in J.R.R. Tolkien's great masterpiece, with a strong focus on the author's exacting language, along with commentary from his letters and interviews. Divided into two parts, the first half covers topics such as providence, spiritual reality, good and evil, life and death, love and friendship, sacrifice, pity, and temptation. Part two addresses Christian typology, explaining how characters, places and events in The Lord of the Rings are similar to certain types found in the Bible, and illuminates how this offers greater insight into the influences behind Tolkien's sub-creation.

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Introduction

PART ONE: THE CHRISTIAN ETHOS IN THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Chapter 1: The Nature of Reality

Chapter 2: The Importance of Choice

Chapter 3: Life and Death

Chapter 4: The Nature and Aspects of Evil

Chapter 5: Temptation

Chapter 6: The Power of Sacrifice and Friendship

Chapter 7: Pity, Mercy, and Judgment 

PART TWO: THE CHRISTIAN TYPOLOGY IN THE LORD OF THE RINGS 

Chapter 8: An Explanation of Typology

Chapter 9: Frodo as a Type of Christ

Chapter 10: Gandalf as a Type of Christ

Chapter 11: Aragorn as a Type of Christ

Chapter 12: The Christ-like Traits of Tom Bombadil

Chapter 13: The Holy Spirit in The Lord of the Rings

Chapter 14: Holy Communion: Lembas and Miruvor

Chapter 15: The Holy Mother, Elbereth, and Galadriel 

Chapter 16: Other Biblical Types 

Chapter 17: The Sacraments in The Lord of the Rings 

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.10.2018
• Illustrationen: Elaina Olga
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• Schlagworte: Christianity • Echoes of Truth • Elaina Olga • JRR Tolkien • Lord of the Rings • Michael Haldas • Tolkien research
• ISBN-10: 1-911143-54-9 / 1911143549
• ISBN-13: 978-1-911143-54-3 / 9781911143543