Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues
From Tolkien Gateway
| Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues: Exploring the Spiritual Themes of the Lord of the Rings | |
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| Publisher | Createspace Independent Pub |
| Released | 21 December 2001 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 154 |
| ISBN | 1466345446 |
Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues is a book by Mark Eddy Smith, containing thirty meditations on the virtues to be found in The Lord of the Rings. An audiobook was made in June 2005 by Blackstone AudioBooks.
From the publisher
In the journey from birth to death, you will be asked to leave behind everything you have known, and to bear what treasure you have to an uncertain end. When the road is invisible, impassable or crowded with foes, the tale of Frodo and his friends offers hope that you will be given the strength and the help you need to keep walking, as well as a reminder that you are not alone.
Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part One: Ordinary Virtues
- I. Simplicity
- II. Generosity
- III. Friendship
- IV. Hospitality
- V. Faith
- Part Two: A Good Beginning
- VI. Perspective
- VII. Community
- VIII. Sacrifice
- IX. Wonder
- X. Temptation
- XI. Failure
- Part Three: A New Beginning
- XII. Atonement
- XIII. Suffering
- XIV. Resurrection
- XV. Humility
- XVI. Providence
- Part Four: Help-Unlooked-For
- XVII. Trust
- XVIII. Trustworthiness
- XIX. Wisdom
- XX. Hope
- XXI. Imagination
- Part Five: The Good Fight
- XXII. Submission
- XXIII. Stewardship
- XXIV. Courage
- XXV. Mirth
- XXVI. Foolishness
- Part Six: The Road Goes Ever On and On
- XXVII. Perseverance
- XXVIII. Celebration
- XXIX. Justice
- XXX. Love
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
