{"product_id":"jrr-tolkiens-sanctifying-myth-understanding-middle-earth-9781684515356","title":"J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003ePeter Jackson's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings has popularized Tolkien's creation, but Bradley Birzer's book reveals the religious symbolism and social and political views that motivated it, situating Tolkien within the Christian humanist tradition. Birzer argues that Tolkien's myth creates a truer world than the one we see everyday, transcending the disenchantment of our postmodern age. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regnery Publishing Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Jackson's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, along with its associated paraphernalia and publicity, has played a significant role in bringing Tolkien's imaginative creation to a wider audience. However, for many readers and viewers, the underlying meaning of Middle-earth has remained somewhat obscure. In his book, J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth, Bradley Birzer aims to rectify this by delving into the religious symbolism that permeates Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. Birzer also explores the social and political views that motivated Tolkien, placing him within the Christian humanist tradition represented by figures such as Thomas More, T.S. Eliot, Dante, and C.S. Lewis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirzer argues that through the genre of myth, Tolkien created a world that is more truthful than the one we perceive in our everyday lives. He contends that Middle-earth transcends the colorless disenchantment of our postmodern age, offering a glimpse into a realm of meaning and significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his meticulous analysis, Birzer sheds light on the religious and philosophical underpinnings of Tolkien's work, providing a deeper understanding of the author's vision and the enduring impact of his Middle-earth legendarium. Whether you are a fan of Tolkien's books or a scholar interested in the intersection of religion and literature, J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth is a valuable contribution to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 284g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 210 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781684515356\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reissue ed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradley J. Birzer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44698458980602,"sku":"9781684515356","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1698426933561_book.jpg?v=1698567079","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/jrr-tolkiens-sanctifying-myth-understanding-middle-earth-9781684515356","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}