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On the Shoulders of Hobbits : The Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis by Louis Markos (2012, Trade Paperback, New Edition)

The world of J. R. R. Tolkien is filled with strange creatures, elaborately crafted lore, ancient tongues, and magic that exists only in fantasy; yet the lessons taught by hobbits and wizards speak powerfully and practically to our real lives. Courage, valor, trust, pride, greed, and jealousy--these are not fictional virtues. This is the stuff of real life, the Christian life. Professor and author Louis Markos takes us on the road with Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, with looks at selected classic works of literature as well, to show how great stories bring us so much more than entertainment. They inspire and convict, imparting truth in unforgettable ways. Rediscover the virtue of great storytelling and the power of fantasy to transform our reality.

Book Title
On the Shoulders of Hobbits : the Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis
Author
Louis Markos
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Topic
Christian Life / Personal Growth
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Pr6039.O32z6936 2012
Edition Description
New Edition
Table of Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction: Stories to Steer By PART I: THE ROAD Chapter 1: The Lure of the Road Chapter 2: Responding to the Call Chapter 3: Dangers on the Road Chapter 4: The End of the Road PART II: THE CLASSICAL VIRTUES Chapter 5: The Courage to Endure Chapter 6: Temperance and Tobacco Chapter 7: The Wisdom that Discerns Chapter 8: The Justice of the King PART III: THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES Chapter 9: Rehabilitating Friendship Chapter 10: The Eyes of Faith Chapter 11: Hope and the Happy Ending Chapter 12: The Love that Pities and Forgives PART IV: EVIL Chapter 13: Forbidden Fruit Chapter 14: Perversion and Corruption Chapter 15: Blinded by the Light Chapter 16: Egyptian Alliances Conclusion: In Defense of Stories Appendix A: Tolkien and Middle-Earth: A Bibliographical Essay Appendix B: Lewis and Narnia: A Bibliographical Essay
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2012-022461
Dewey Decimal
823/.912
Dewey Edition
23

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