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The Gospel According to Tolkien: Visions of the Kingdom in Middle Earth Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: Ralph Wood
The Gospel According to Tolkien: Visions of the Kingdom in Middle Earth (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Ralph Wood Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Nadia May Publisher: christianaudio.com Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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In this accessible and engaging book, Ralph Wood shows us that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece is a deeply Christian work because it does not blink back the horrors of our terrible times but confronts them with startling honesty.

Readers keep turning to this work because here they are immersed in significance and meaning - perceiving the Hope than can be found amidst despair, the Charity that overcomes vengeance, and the Faith that springs from the strange power of weakness. The Gospel According to Tolkien will be loved by both longtime Tolkien fans and those recently drawn to his books through the popular feature films.

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"A fun and thought-provoking guided tour of Tolkien's fantasy world from a Christian perspective. (One minor quibble is that the author chose the RSV for his Bible verses, which I find is a very dull translation - extra strange in the context of Tolkien's poetic language.)"

— Karl (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is great. It makes me want to re-read LotR, because I know I will pick up so much more and love it so much more. "

    — Sherrie, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like Ralph Wood's writings. I have read another book he has written on Flannery O'Connor, and found his insights valuable. This book is no different. I recommend it highly. "

    — Melinda, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My pastor loaned me this book. I found it had great insights into the crafting of words and writing in general. "

    — Mimi, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was interesting, but full of a lot more speculation than quotes from Tolkien. Not as reverent or honoring as "Tokien's Ordinary Virtues" - but longer and a little more like a college lecture. "

    — Noelle, 10/15/2013
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    " Read the intro and the last chapter and so far... so great! "

    — Bryan, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I reserve 5 stars for fictional page turners. This book was a great non-fiction work. "

    — Zacaro, 1/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good analysis of Tolkien's themes but there's a bit too much "cut and dry" dealing with Tolkien's themes. I'd recommend Battle for Middle-Earth by Fleming Rutledge as a follow-up for more in-depth study. "

    — Tim, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book as I do most things about Tolkein's Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. "

    — Diane, 2/7/2012
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    " Wood has some good insights, but I struggled to follow the overall thread of his thought, even though I listened to the book twice. Perhaps some of what he said just went over my head. "

    — Greg, 12/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Far too sanctimonious and preachy for my taste. "

    — Karla, 8/27/2011
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    " A great look at how fantasy can explore a deep subject matter such as faith while remaining immensely entertaining. "

    — Annabelle, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good book, some very good points. Wood has a lovely way with words. It felt at times as if I was reading a devotional. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it did get annoying at times because that's not what I was looking for. "

    — Becky, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I reserve 5 stars for fictional page turners. This book was a great non-fiction work. "

    — Zacaro, 12/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My pastor loaned me this book. I found it had great insights into the crafting of words and writing in general. "

    — Mimi, 10/16/2008