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A hobbit devotional, Ed Strauss

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A hobbit devotional, Ed Strauss

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 316)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A hobbit devotional

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

769989759

Responsibility statement

Ed Strauss

Summary

Identifies parallels between the storylines in the Hobbit and the Bible, demonstrating how people can learn biblical virtues through the example of the character of Bilbo Baggins in the popular book

Table Of Contents

Introduction : the heart of The Hobbit -- Out of our comfort zones -- A welcome rabble-rouser -- Uninvited guests -- A reversal of fortunes -- Solid and adventurous -- A not-so-funny phobia -- Little people, great deeds -- Hearts set on pilgrimage -- When God isn't there -- Pride goes before a fall -- Watch and pray -- God is in the details -- The sword of the spirit -- The road to Rivendell -- Taking counsel with the wise -- Someone has to do it --- Checking things out -- The goblins' return -- Of wizards and magic -- Looking for a way out -- Compassion for the fallen -- The rings of power -- A nearly derailed miracle -- Counting your blessings -- Being a decent fellow -- Stepping into your dream -- Snatched away by eagles -- A fierce and flawed friend -- Waiting till it's time -- Forgetting the forest -- Overcoming a deep fear -- The dark night of the soul -- Adrenaline and love -- The Saruman conspiracy -- Adventure on indefinite hold -- Good luck or blessing -- Not what we expected -- The fortunate misfortune -- Pleasant legends, potent prophecies -- Doubting the dragon -- When false hope dies -- Waiting for an open door -- Called upon yet again -- Facing the dragon -- It comes with the territory -- Reaching your potential -- The effect of dragon-talk -- A noble friend -- A kingly gift -- Bard the grim bowman -- Messengers bearing messages -- Thranduil's disaster relief -- Catching the dragon-sickness -- A misunderstood friend -- Tearing down walls -- A time for wild bears -- Simple pleasures and priorities -- Faraway, enchanting lands -- A heavenly haven -- Your place in God's plans

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Hobbit devotional : Bilbo Baggins and the Bible

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