Download or read book The Flame Imperishable written by Jonathan S. McIntosh and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. R. R. Tolkien was a profoundly metaphysical thinker, according to this new study of his works. The Flame Imperishable follows the thought of Aquinas as a guide in laying bare the deeper foundations of many of the more familiar themes from Tolkien's legendarium, including such notions as sub-creation, free will, evil, and eucatastrophe.
Download or read book The Flame Imperishable written by Jonathan S. McIntosh and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. R. R. Tolkien was a profoundly metaphysical thinker, according to this new study of his works. The Flame Imperishable follows the thought of Aquinas as a guide in laying bare the deeper foundations of many of the more familiar themes from Tolkien's legendarium, including such notions as sub-creation, free will, evil, and eucatastrophe.
Download or read book The Flame Imperishable written by Jonathan S. McIntosh and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chesterton and Tolkien as Theologians written by Alison Milbank and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes Chesterton's 'natural theology' through fairytales seriously as a theological project appropriate to an intellectual attempt to return to faith in a secular age. It argues that Tolkien's fiction makes sense also as the work of a Catholic writer steeped in Chestertonian ideas and sharing his literary-theological poetics. While much writing on religious fantasy moves quickly to talk about wonder, Milbank shows that this has to be hard won and that Chesterton is more akin to the modernist writers of the early twentieth-century who felt quite dislocated from the past. His favoured tropes of paradox, defamiliarization and the grotesque have much in common with writers like T. S. Eliot, Ezra Pound and James Joyce and their use of the demotic as well as the 'mythic method'. Using Chesterton's literary rhetoric as a frame, the book sets out to chart a redemptive poetics that first decentres the reader from his habitual perception of the world, then dramatizes his self-alienation through the grotesque, before finding in that very alienation a sort of pharmakon through paradox and an embrace of difference. The next step is to change one's vision of the world beyond the self through magic which, paradoxically, is the means by which one can reconnect with the physical world and remove the fetishism and commodification of the object. Chesterton's theology of gift is the means in which this magic becomes real and people and things enter into reciprocal relations that reconnect them with the divine.
Download or read book The Book of Lost Tales Part One written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1992-04-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary history of Middle-earth, edited by Christopher Tolkien The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor. Embedded in English legend and English association, they were set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol (or Ælfwine) to Tol Eressëa, the Lonely Isle, where Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts and original ideas of Gods and Elves; Dwarves and Orcs; the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; Nargothrond and Gondolin; and the geography and cosmology of the invented world. Praise for Book of Lost Tales 1 “In these tales we have the scholar joyously gamboling in the thickets of his imagination. . . . A commentary and notes greatly enrich the quest.”—The Daily Telegraph “Affords us an almost over-the-shoulder view into the evolving creative process and genius of J.R.R. Tolkien in a new, exciting aspect . . .The superb, sensitive, and extremely helpful commentary and editing done by Christopher Tolkien make all of this possible.”—Mythlore
Download or read book Morgoth s Ring written by Christopher Tolkien and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first of two volumes which documents later writing of 'The Silmarillion', Tolkien's epic tale of war. Christopher Tolkien documents the history of 'The Silmarillion', from the time when his father turned again to 'the Matter of the Elder Days'.
Download or read book Creation and Beauty in Tolkien s Catholic Vision written by Michael John Halsall and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book invites readers into Tolkien’s world through the lens of a variety of philosophers, all of whom owe a rich debt to the Neoplatonic philosophical tradition. It places Tolkien’s mythology against a wider backdrop of Catholic philosophy and asks serious questions about the nature of creation, the nature of God, what it means to be good, and the problem of evil. Halsall sets Tolkien alongside both his contemporaries and ancient authors, revealing his careful use of literary devices inspired by them to craft his own “mythology for England.”
Download or read book Secret Fire written by Stratford Caldecott and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how Tolkien succeeded in re-opening the world of the imagination for theological inspiration.
Download or read book The Flame Imperishable written by Anthony T Vento and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey Through Middle-Earth: Discovering Catholic Threads in Tolkien's Tapestry Step into the intertwining worlds of faith and fantasy with The Flame Imperishable: Catholicism in the Halls of Middle-earth's History, a thought-provoking exploration that delves deep into the religious undercurrents of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary realm. This captivating book guides readers on a journey through Middle-earth, uncovering the Catholic themes that serve as the lifeblood of Tolkien's work, and illuminating the profound spiritual depths often overlooked by casual observers. In the opening chapter, "The Light of Eä An Overview of Tolkien's Mythopoeic Universe," readers are introduced to the creation of Middle-earth through a lens that juxtaposes Tolkien's narrative genius with Catholic creation narrative, setting the stage for a mesmerizing voyage of discovery. The exploration continues, unraveling the divine mysteries of the Valar and their Valinor, the enigmatic role of elves and men in a universe charged with free will, and the undying hope that underpins the epic quests of Tolkien's cherished characters. Diving deeper, the book reveals the essence of divine intervention in the harrowing struggles of Middle-earth, the sacramental echoes in the simple sustenance of lembas bread, and the Marian echoes found in the character of Galadriel. Not merely a theological dissertation, this novel-like narrative weaves together theological insight with an exquisite storytelling approach that echoes Tolkien's own. Whether discussing the eschatological underpinnings of The Lord of the Rings or analyzing the linguistic creativity that binds Tolkien's world to his faith, the book invites readers of all backgrounds to perceive Middle-earth in a light that is as illuminating as it is unexpected. For fans of Tolkien, The Flame Imperishable serves not only as a key to understanding the Catholic dimension of his work but as an invitation to view his oeuvre as a grand tapestry of belief, beauty, and imagination. Culminating in a breathtaking exploration of divine revelation and the beauty of creation as depicted in Middle-earth's landscapes and languages, this book stands as a testament to Tolkien's legacy and the indelible mark of his faith on the worlds he created. Don't merely read-embark on a journey to the very heart of Middle-earth.
Download or read book The Return of the King written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2012 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads ever wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to do battle agains the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring.The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale of magic and adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, features the definitive edition of the text and includes the Appendices and a revised Index in full.To celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson's two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, this third part of The Lord of the Rings is available for a limited time with an exclusive cover image from Peter Jackson's award-winning trilogy.
Download or read book Splintered Light written by Verlyn Flieger and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. R. R. Tolkien is perhaps best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but it is in The Silmarillion that the true depth of Tolkien's Middle-earth can be understood. The Silmarillion was written before, during, and after Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. A collection of stories, it provides information alluded to in Tolkien's better known works and, in doing so, turns The Lord of the Rings into much more than a sequel to The Hobbit, making it instead a continuation of the mythology of Middle-earth. Verlyn Flieger's expanded and updated edition of Splintered Light, a classic study of Tolkien's fiction first published in 1983, examines The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings in light of Owen Barfield's linguistic theory of the fragmentation of meaning. Flieger demonstrates Tolkien's use of Barfield's concept throughout the fiction, showing how his central image of primary light splintered and refracted acts as a metaphor for the languages, peoples, and history of Middle-earth.
Download or read book Baxter s Explore the Book written by J. Sidlow Baxter and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1986-12-26 with total page 1848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exposition, commentary and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible.
Download or read book The Stoneholding written by James G. Anderson and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darkness looms over the ancient world of Ahn Norvys, and the Great Harmony of Ardiel lies rent asunder. Prince Starigan, heir to the throne, has been abducted and power has been usurped by a traitorous cabal In the mountainous highlands of Arvon is the small but ancient community the Stoneholding, which has held out against the gathering forces of the evil Ferabek. Here by tradition, from earliest times, the High Bard has resided as guardian of the Sacred Fire, as well as the golden harp called the Talamadh. But in his search for the lost prince, Ferabek has attacked the Stoneholding with his Black Scorpion Dragoons and razed it to the ground. Wilum, the aged High Bard was forced to flee for his life with a ragged band of survivors, including Kalaquinn Wright, the wheelwrightss son. Kal, green in years and understanding, was torn from his pastoral life in a remote highland clanholding, and thrust out onto a broader stage in a journey of danger and escape, discovery and enlightenment. Now, as night covers Ahn Norvys, he must save what remains of the hallowed order of things and seek his destiny, a destiny that lies far beyond the Stoneholding. He must somehow find Prince Starigan and rekindle the Sacred Fire. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Download or read book The Company They Keep written by Diana Glyer and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creators of 'Narnia' and 'Middle Earth', C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien were friends and colleagues. They met with a community of fellow writers at Oxford in the 1930s and 1940s, the group known as the Inklings. This study challenges the standard interpretation that the Inklings had little influence on one another's work.
Download or read book Tolkien s Theology of Beauty written by Lisa Coutras and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-03 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Lisa Coutras explores the structure and complexity of J.R.R. Tolkien’s narrative theology, synthesizing his Christian worldview with his creative imagination. She illustrates how, within the framework of a theological aesthetics, transcendental beauty is the unifying principle that integrates all aspects of Tolkien’s writing, from pagan despair to Christian joy. J.R.R. Tolkien’s Christianity is often held in an unsteady tension with the pagan despair of his mythic world. Some critics portray these as incompatible, while Christian analysis tends to oversimplify the presence of religious symbolism. This polarity of opinion testifies to the need for a unifying interpretive lens. The fact that Tolkien saw his own writing as “religious” and “Catholic,” yet was preoccupied with pagan mythology, nature, language, and evil, suggests that these areas were wholly integrated with his Christian worldview. Tolkien’s Theology of Beauty examines six structural elements, demonstrating that the author’s Christianity is deeply embedded in the narrative framework of his creative imagination.
Download or read book Discourse on the Method of Rightly written by René Descartes and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - If this Discourse appear too long to be read at once, it may be divided into six Parts: and, in the first, will be found various considerations touching the Sciences; in the second, the principal rules of the Method which the Author has discovered, in the third, certain of the rules of Morals which he has deduced from this Method; in the fourth, the reasonings by which he establishes the existence of God and of the Human Soul, which are the foundations of his Metaphysic; in the fifth, the order of the Physical questions which he has invest-igated, and, in particular, the explication of the motion of the heart and of some other difficulties pertaining to Medicine, as also the difference between the soul of man and that of the brutes; and, in the last, what the Author believes to be required in order to greater advancement in the investigation of Nature than has yet been made, with the reasons that have induced him to write.
Download or read book An Atlas of Tolkien written by David Day and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes index and "Chronology of Battles of the War of the Ring" (page 255).
