Walking With Frodo: A Devotional Journey Through the Lord of the Rings [Paperback]

Sarah Arthur (Author)

Book Description

Series: Thirsty | Publication Date: October 17, 2003

Tolkien's Lord of the Rings epic tale has long captivated readers with its parallels to biblical truth. And now, a new addition to the thirsty(?) line, Walking with Frodo looks at the biblical themes found in the classic Lord of the Rings trilogy. The 18 devotions pair vices and virtues (deception vs. honesty, light vs. darkness, good vs. evil) displayed by characters in The Lord of the Rings and bring to light what the Bible has to say. A must-have for longtime and new series fans.

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About the Author

is the best-selling author of 'Walking with Frodo', among other books. A former youth director, she now writes and speaks to the postmodern generation about the adventure of faith--when she isn't tucked away with a good book. She's a member of the Mythopoeic Society and serves on the board of the C.S. Lewis Festival held annually in northern Michigan. Sarah lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, Tom--who lovingly built her website [www.saraharthur.com].

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Thirsty; First Printing edition (October 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842385541
• ISBN-13: 978-0842385541
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #485,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Devotional
  • #76 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Prayer

More About the Author

Sarah Arthur is a fun-loving speaker and the award-winning author of numerous books, including the best-selling "Walking with Frodo" and "At the Still Point: A Literary Guide to Prayer in Ordinary Time." A former youth director, she now writes and speaks about the role of the imagination and stories in spiritual formation. She's a member of the Mythopoeic Society and serves as a consultant for the C.S. Lewis Festival held annually in northern Michigan. A graduate of Duke Divinity School, she lives in Michigan with her son Micah and husband, Tom, who lovingly built her Web site: www.saraharthur.com.

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific novel..., August 6, 2004

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This review is from: Walking With Frodo: A Devotional Journey Through the Lord of the Rings (Paperback)

**** For decades, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and all things Middle Earth have captured the hearts and imaginations of young and old alike. Despite J.R.R. Tolkien's insistance that it was not an allegory, millions of Christians see the greatest story ever told just beneath the surface, as if runic words inscribed its pages. Whether or not you read that into this modern mythos, it can not be denied that Aragorn, Gandalf, and the rest of the Fellowship captured the meaning of virtue in their lives. From wisdom to loyalty to graciousness, they were examples of what we should be. Likewise, in Denethor, Grima, Sauron, etc, we see what we should strive not to be. In this book, the author takes these traits two by two, the good and the evil, and shows us how it played out in Middle Earth, in the Bible, and how to carry it into life. Given the popularity of this saga, it works with great efficiency. It would be a wonderful cross generational Bible study, especially since she takes the time to clue readers in on the teen jargon's meaning. For that alone, parents should invest in this book. It's a book designed to be read over several weeks, but you will have to exercise restraint not to sail through it in one sitting, so readable is it. ****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read out loud with 12 year old, July 28, 2004

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D. Calendar "reader wanna be" (Elk River, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking With Frodo: A Devotional Journey Through the Lord of the Rings (Paperback)

I read this devotional over the phone this summer with my nephew. We enjoyed the time spent together with the discussion questions. My nephew could relate to the choices laid out and benefitted by the study. The best chapter was Week 9, choosing hope vs despair. As the author Sarah Arthur states, "Put your hope in the Author of our story, His promises will not fail!"

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I received the book as a gift and was delighted!, April 19, 2004

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Lisa G. Sapino (Holiday, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking With Frodo: A Devotional Journey Through the Lord of the Rings (Paperback)

Sarah Arthur's "Walking with Frodo" blew me away. I received it as a gift and thought it was merely an attempt to cash in on the LOTL craze. I was wrong. This book is an excellent devotional or small group study guide. And you don't have to be a total LOTL fan to "get it" ... Eminently readable and biblical without being heavy handed ... I loved it. Even those who don't consider themselves Christians can enjoy the thought-provoking and well realized chapters. Those who are "Bible-shy" can understand the author's points by following her references to The Lord of the Rings. Well done! I can't wait to see what Sarah Arthur does next.