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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Philip RykenPublisher: IVP Academic Imprint: IVP Academic Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.188kg ISBN: 9780830853724ISBN 10: 0830853723 Pages: 150 Publication Date: 14 November 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAbbreviations Introduction to the Hansen Lectureship Series (Walter Hansen) 1. The Prophetic Ministry of Gandalf the Grey Response: Sandra Richter 2. Frodo, Sam, and the Priesthood of All Believers Response: Jennifer Powell McNutt 3. The Coronation of Aragorn Son of Arathorn Response: William Struthers Author Index Subject Index Scripture IndexReviewsRyken's smoothly written and highly accessible book...is well researched and effectively organized, and it provides a fresh perspective on The Lord of the Rings that highlights both its subtle Christian message and its flexible applicability to the challenges and dangers of our modern (and postmodern) world. --Louis Markos, Christianity Today, March 1, 2018 """The Messiah Comes to Middle Earth is a great way to teach Tolkien-familiar students about Christ's threefold office as Prophet, Priest, and King."" --Marvin Olasky, World Magazine, May 12, 2018 ""In The Messiah Comes to Middle-Earth, Philip Ryken develops the notion that the presence of Christ in The Lord of the Rings follows a traditional tripartite form: prophet, priest, and king. Showing particularly how Tolkien develops this form through Gandalf, Frodo, and Aragorn, Ryken adeptly demonstrates that a knowledge of theology and Middle-Earth mutually illuminate Tolkien's texts. The plausibility of the book's thesis is also enhanced through responses from other notable scholars, including Sandra Richter, Jennifer Powell McNutt, and William Struthers. This book is recommended for all who wish to enhance their understanding of the Christian theology that undergirds the entertaining fantasy of Tolkien's Middle-Earth."" --Gregory Maillet, professor of English, Crandall University ""Phil Ryken brings his creative genius to bear on the beautiful work of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Utilizing the threefold office of prophet, priest, and king, Dr. Ryken invites us to see in Gandalf (prophet), Frodo (priest), and Aragorn (king) image bearers like ourselves, who, in facing the haunting realities of their own existence, draw us into a deeper understanding and reflection on our own life with God. Utilizing his own mastery of English literature combined with his wide access to and conversation with the best of biblical scholarship, Phil has crafted a real treasure that will both nourish and inspire you. Enjoy the read."" --Gayle D. Beebe, president, Westmont College ""Ryken shows how Tolkien's powerful narratives can lead to wise and heart-felt application."" --David Grubbs, Journal of Inklings Studies ""Ryken's smoothly written and highly accessible book...is well researched and effectively organized, and it provides a fresh perspective on The Lord of the Rings that highlights both its subtle Christian message and its flexible applicability to the challenges and dangers of our modern (and postmodern) world."" --Louis Markos, Christianity Today, March 1, 2018" Author InformationPhilip Ryken (DPhil, Oxford) is the eighth president of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He formerly served as the senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. He is the author or editor of more than forty books, including The Message of Salvation, Art for God's Sake, and When Trouble Comes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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