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  • Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues

  • Exploring the Spiritual Themes of The Lord of the Rings
  • Written by: Mark Eddy Smith
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (37 ratings)

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Written by: Mark Eddy Smith
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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The Lord of the Rings offers us essential lessons in living. Here we discover ordinary virtues like generosity, pity, and hospitality. We meet extraordinary people like Bilbo, Gandalf, Tom Bombadil, and Glorfindel. We learn about the roots of destruction in pride and betrayal, and we find the ingredients for success, such as community and sacrifice.

Each of us, even the most simple, is called to a journey. We may be asked to leave behind everything we have grown dependent on. And when this is the case, the tale of Frodo and his friends offers hope that we will be given the strength and the help we need to overcome every obstacle and defeat every foe. This book is meant to help you find the way.
©2002 Mark Eddy Smith (P)2005 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Religious Studies Spirituality Literature & Fiction World Literature
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Une bonne écoute

Un titre qui me laisse un peu perplexe. Belle analyse de l’auteur qui compare l’univers de Tolkien et la spiritualité.
En réalité, j’ai trouvé que c’était plus une comparaison avec la moralité que la spiritualité.

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Inspiring book and well read

The book is an inspiring analysis of Lord of the Rings that is enjoyable to listen to.

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