Find Wisdom and Inspiration in One of the Greatest Adventures Ever Told  
  
Let this book be your guide as you discover hidden truths embedded in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure. As one of the bestselling books of the last hundred years, and now a blockbuster movie, the magical charm of The Hobbit has delighted millions. But there is a spiritual dimension that will strike an even deeper chord. The Spiritual World of the Hobbit will take you behind the scenes, revealing Tolkien's beliefs and motivations. From there it will walk you step-by-step through the story itself, uncovering powerful themes of providence, mercy, and courage that are as important in our own lives today as they were to the hobbits in Middle-Earth.   
  
As you take a closer look at this timeless tale of good vs. evil, you will be filled with wonder once again. For you will see that at the heart of The Hobbit, Tolkien embedded images of faith and spiritual longing that are sure to inspire us all.  
  
"Bell not only navigates the reader capably around the Shire, but also motivates the literary-minded reader to learn more about Middle-earth and its Christian themes." --St. Anthony Messenger "As a self-proclaimed nerd and fan of all things sci-fi and fantasy, I was excited to read this well-worn, but fresh peek into the world of Tolkein, Bilbo and Gandalf in The Spiritual World of the Hobbit by James Stuart Bell. Each chapter is packed with parallel insight, describing the world of Middle Earth and the spiritual underpinning behind not only how The Hobbit was written, but why certain characters and places were written the way they were. There are several great quotes and insights on writing from Tolkien himself throughout the book, and Bell does a wonderful job of offering character profiles for each of the main character(s) from Bilbo to Gandalf to the elves, dwarves and goblins. Each profile tells us the character, how each was written into the story, and the spiritual significance in Tolkein's allegorical world.  
  
If you are a fan of Middle Earth, you'll love the book. If you are a youth worker who wants to make the movie (or the cartoon version) The Hobbit a focus for discussion or lessons, you'll love this book. There is more information than you can use in a mid-week gathering, but if you read through and do only the character studies, this would a make a cool 6-week small group study to go along with the book and/or movie. I may have learned more than I needed to know about the spiritual significance of The Hobbit, but I am not complaining about it and you won't either. Huzzah!"  --Youthworker Journal   
"A thoughtful, interesting, and literary look at The Hobbit from a Christian worldview. Along the way, readers will learn more about the history of Middle Earth gleaned from The Silmarillion and other works of Tolkien. They will also see, through scriptural references, how many of the themes revealed in The Hobbit are also found in the Bible."  --RedeemedReader.com

James Stuart Bell is a Christian publishing veteran and the owner of Whitestone Communications, a literary development agency. He is the editor of many story collections, including the Cup of Comfort series, the compiler of From the Library of Charles Spurgeon and From the Library of C. S. Lewis, and the coauthor or author of several books, including Inside the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Narnia. He and his family live in West Chicago, Illinois.

Popular Author Helps Readers Discover the Christian Dimension in Tolkien's The Hobbit   
The huge success of the first of The Hobbit movies has added to Tolkien's already enormous popularity. As fans eagerly await part two of the trilogy, they will be excited to find out all they can about the spiritual themes in the story's mythological world. This book explores good versus evil in Tolkien's writings, the spiritual quest of Bilbo Baggins, the guiding hand of God's providence, and much more. The author specializes in taking complex topics in religion and literature and making them accessible to every reader. A great gift for Tolkien book and movie fans.

Gain fresh insights into this classic and its beloved characters as you explore the story's spiritual elements, the quest of Bilbo Baggins, and more.

\["For fans of Tolkien seeking deeper spiritual insights", "Explores spiritual themes in The Hobbit for readers", "You will enrich your understanding of good versus evil"\]

This eBook reveals the Christian themes in Tolkien's The Hobbit.

Bell, James Stuart

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Half Title Page

Books by James Stuart Bell

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Behind the Scenes

1. Faërie and Fairy Stories

2. Tolkien as Sub-Creator

3. A Short History of Middle-Earth

Part 2: Between the Pages

1. A Comfortable Life

2. A Poor Beginning

3. An Old Friend

4. Darkness and Light

5. Turning Points

6. Two Escapes

7. A Blessed Rest

8. A New Hobbit

9. The Hidden Hero

10. The Long-Awaited Party

11. The Waiting Is the Hardest Part

12. Bilbo's Two Battles

13. The Seeds of Greed

14. Whispers and Flame

15. The King Under the Mountain

16. A Shrewd Hobbit

17. The War With Two Sides

18. Beyond the Veil

19. A New Creation

Notes

About the Author

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Popular Author Helps Readers Discover the Christian Dimension in Tolkien'sThe Hobbit  
  
The huge success of the first ofThe Hobbitmovies has added to Tolkien's already enormous popularity. As fans eagerly await part two of the trilogy, they will be excited to find out all they can about the spiritual themes in the story's mythological world. This book explores good versus evil in Tolkien's writings, the spiritual quest of Bilbo Baggins, the guiding hand of God's providence, and much more. The author specializes in taking complex topics in religion and literature and making them accessible to every reader. A great gift for Tolkien book and movie fans.

Discover the secret thread that weaves through J.R.R. Tolkien's epic Middle-Earth adventure. Delighting millions, The Hobbit reveals powerful themes of providence, mercy, courage and spiritual longing.

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