InterVarsity Press

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues

Exploring the Spiritual Themes of The Lord of the Rings

By Mark Eddy Smith

(paperback)

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: Ordinary Virtues
1. Simplicity
2. Generosity
3. Friendship
4. Hospitality
5. Faith

Part Two: A Good Beginning
6. Perspective
7. Community
8. Sacrifice
9. Wonder
10. Temptation
11. Failure

Part Three: A New Beginning
12. Atonement
13. Suffering
14. Resurrection
15. Humility
16. Providence

Part Four: Help Unlooked-For
17. Trust
18. Trustworthiness
19. Wisdom
20. Hope
21. Imagination

Part Five: The Good Fight
22. Submission
23. Stewardship
24. Courage
25. Mirth
26. Foolishness

Part Six: The Road Goes Ever On
27. Perseverance
28. Celebration
29. Justice
30. Love

Conclusion

Bibliography

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