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Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’
Anthony G. Cirilla in Articles, Sep 30, 2022

Wishes
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Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’
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Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) in "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" (2014)
Wishes, Brittany Eden
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien
The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf
Light in the darkness
The Change, Bradley Caffee
Immortal Guardian, M. Louis Lambert
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: 2022 costume, Marian Jacobs
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The Choice, Bradley Caffee
Aslan from The Horse and His Boy: "No one ever saw anything more terrible or beautiful."
100 Cupboards, N. D. Wilson
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Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’
“Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit shows God’s sovereignty over the pagan world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 30, 2022

Wishes
“Surprising twists and complex relationships grant Brittany Eden’s Wishes a fulfilling and fast-paced read.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 30, 2022

Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’
“Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit borrows from the epic poem Beowulf, reflecting pagan mythology to show greater Christian truth.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 29, 2022

The Deliverer
“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

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    What Does it Mean for a Story to be “Christian”?
    Travis Perry, Articles on May 2, 2019

    The Fantasy Itch: Gettin’ To Be THAT Time Of Year
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    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Dec 29, 2014

    Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 19: The Last Stage
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 24, 2014

    Theology and Heroes-Shaping Our Stories By What We Believe
    Jill Richardson, Articles on Dec 5, 2014

    Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 4, 2014

    Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 16: A Thief In The Night
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 4, 2014

    Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 15: The Gathering Of The Clouds
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    Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 14: Fire and Water
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    ‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 12: Inside Information
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    ‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 11: On The Doorstep
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    ‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 3: A Short Rest
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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.