Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues by Mark Eddy Smith

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues by Mark Eddy Smith

As I get older and learn more of what sort of person I am, and continue sojourning to the rich soil of the Shire and the high tower of Minas Tirith, I discover that many of my notions of what is good and right and noble in this world have their source in that one.--from the author The Lord of the Rings offers us essential lessons in living. Here we discover ordinary virtues like generosity, pity, hospitality and rest. We meet extraordinary people like Bilbo, Gandolf, 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 will help you find the way.

Mark Eddy Smith, a writer from rural New Hampshire (which is similar to the Shire), has read The Lord of the Rings more than a dozen times. He currently resides in Oak Park, Illinois, where he works as a graphic designer for InterVarsity Press.

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ISBN 13	9780830823123
ISBN 10	0830823123
Title	Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues
Author	Mark Eddy Smith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	InterVarsity Press
Year published	2002-02-01
Number of pages	132
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