About the book
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.
Editions of On the Shoulders of Hobbits
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780802443199
- EBook
- ISBN 9781575678542
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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.
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What is On the Shoulders of Hobbits about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On the Shoulders of Hobbits?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian life and practice
Where can I read a sample of On the Shoulders of Hobbits?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780802443199
How long is On the Shoulders of Hobbits and how many pages does it have?
On the Shoulders of Hobbits has 240 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On the Shoulders of Hobbits?
Louis Markos
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On the Shoulders of Hobbits is available as paperback(ISBN 9780802443199) and ebook(ISBN 9781575678542)
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