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Considered the most popular books of the 20th century, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story. It's a much-needed reminder that 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. When read in the light of Scripture, Tolkien's trilogy reveals a rich tapestry of redemption, values, and faith against all odds. Insightful reflection notes end each chapter. A great book for personal study, devotional time, or group discussion!
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"This book is an excellent look into the biblical meaning behind the epic. I highly recommend it to any youth pastor who is looking for something that teens would enjoy. I would also recommend it as a daily devotional."
— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
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" An excellent series of essays exploring the deeeper truths of Tolkien's famous books. "
— Ron, 1/9/2014 -
" Movie-a-thon was fun - book was helpful - but much more along the lines of recognizing themes in the movies. The book was good overall, but not fantastic. a good and worthwhile read. "
— Alexis, 1/4/2014 -
" I really enjoyed the little nuggets of wisdom in this book! If you're a Tolkien fan, you'll enjoy how Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware have weaved in words from the Bible that relate to the characters and experiences found in The Lord of the Rings. It's a quick read and quite insightful, too! "
— Rose, 12/24/2013 -
" I thought it was very good but predictable. "
— Cara, 12/3/2013 -
" Gives a greater meaning to "The Lord of the Rings" "
— Mark, 11/11/2013 -
" LOTR books are great --but how do they tie into God? hmmm gotta read this short, small book to find out. "
— Sandra, 11/6/2013 -
" Superbly written! Since I read this book I have a greater appreciation for Tolkien. "
— Chaotician, 10/24/2013 -
" I really liked it. Really good read, especially since it's Lent. Good book. I feel like I can find God in lots of things now! Yay! "
— Kyle, 5/3/2013 -
" Very good arguments for their statements and makes one think when reading the books or watching the movies. "
— Susan, 7/17/2012 -
" A little too preachy for me, and trying too desperately to find parallels. Didn't really enjoy it. "
— Charity, 7/12/2012 -
" Interesting to say the least. "
— Keith, 6/13/2012 -
" My brother gave this to me and it's pretty awesome. I don't think it's powerful enough to really alter something so strong as religious beliefs but it gives literature an interesting perspective when it concerns religious symbols and all that...wee... "
— Jenavieve, 5/25/2012 -
" I did not realize when I picked it up that it was primarily a devotional. Set it down for some time while I got used to that idea! It's not brilliant writing but, once I read it for what it was, I enjoyed it. "
— Sheryl, 5/15/2012 -
" This was a good book. Many of the allegorical references made caused me to sit and consider what the author was saying. While I agree with what he said and enjoyed the book to an extent, it wasn't extremely engaging. "
— Joel, 2/5/2012 -
" It's about what one would expect from the title. It was given to me by well meaning family members attempting to keep me on the straight and narrow. "
— Neil, 7/1/2011 -
" Factually true, but unfortunately errs on the side of the pedantic. Those who are not spiritually-minded and do not love Tolkien's works will get little value out of this book. "
— Jadepen, 2/25/2011 -
" This was a fun divotional/bible study for really seeing God through the eyes of CS Lewis. "
— Rachel, 1/11/2011 -
" I feel like this series is just trying to sell some books. Didn't get much out of this one. "
— Matt, 4/16/2008
About the Authors
Kurt Bruner serves as pastor
of spiritual formation at Lake Pointe Church and on the adjunct faculty of
Dallas Theological Seminary. A graduate of Talbot Seminary and former vice president
with Focus on the Family, Kurt led the teams creating films, magazines, books,
and radio drama. As president of HomePointe Inc., he helps local church leaders
create an ongoing culture of intentional families. Kurt is the bestselling
author of more than a dozen books. He and his wife, Olivia, have four children
and live in Rockwall, Texas.
About Richard Ferrone
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.