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JRR Tolkien

The Mind Behind the Rings

Mark Horne
This study examines the life and work of JRR Tolkien through the lens of the Christianity he inherited from his mother, a Roman Catholic convert. It shows how faith sustained him through the early deaths of both his parents, youthful poverty, enforced separation from his wife-to-be, Edith, and the horrors of the First World War, and how it informs the moral vision of The Lord of the Rings.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson
  • Year: 2011
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160pp
  • Illustrated: No
  • Dimensions: 176x127mm
  • ISBN: 9780785296461
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.1kg
Product code:
531570
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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Mind Behind the Rings, you'll get a never-before-seen look at the man, the artist, and the believer behind some of the world's most beloved stories.

Join bestselling author Mark Horne as he explores lasting impact of the kind of creative freedom that can only come from faith and struggle.

Raised in South Africa and Great Britain, young Tolkien led a life filled with uncertainty, instability, and loss. As he grew older, however, the faith that his mother instilled in him continued as an intrinsic contribution to his creative imagination and his everyday life.

J. R. R. Tolkien explores:



The literary giant's childhood, coming-of-age stories, and the countless hurdles he faced
What inspired and influenced The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Tolkien's service in the war
The ways that Tolkien's faith influenced his work

Previously published as a volume in the Christian Encounters series, this renewed edition of J. R. R. Tolkien now includes updated information about TV series and films inspired by Tolkien's literary creations as well as a discussion guide designed to keep the conversation going.
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