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On the Shoulders of Hobbits|Louis Markos
On the Shoulders of Hobbits : The Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis
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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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  • ISBN-13: 9780802443199
  • ISBN-10: 0802443192
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers
  • Publish Date: October 2012
  • Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
  • Page Count: 240

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