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| Scholarly Pursuits by Antane | 2 Review(s) |
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| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/13/2015 |
| So, I just really found this site, and I was so excited to come across this series! I will definitely be reading them over the next few months, as I find any time that permits me to ponder deeper things... :-) This was very interesting, lots to think about. One particular bit that jumped out at me was "Indeed, it is only after Frodo fulfills his vocation that his will fails at last. Even if Ring-bearer and Ring-destroyer is thought by others and by Frodo himself to be one and the same, they are actually two different missions in God’s mind, for He knows it is too much for one person to sustain." It is not something I had really thought about before in the context of Frodo and the Ring ... but is really quite something to remember -- that often we take on without realizing it more than we are intended to. Another bit was "Nowhere in the text are decisions freely made by individual characters or groups abrogated." This is something that I have had occasion to think on in the past, and is something (at least I think) that is also quite difficult to remember at times. We cannot control all the circumstances around us... Thanks so much for posting this, I look forward to reading the next one! Author Reply: Thank *you* so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed. Always nice to find a new fan. :) As you liked what you saw here, you may also like the book I published called Moments of Grace and Spiritual Warfare in The Lord of the Ring. It also includes a chapter on The Hobbit. http://bit.ly/1cXzlxk if you want to take a peek and get your own copy! Namarie, God bless and hobbity hugs, Antane :) | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/29/2011 |
| This is wonderfully done. I love the comments about the word choice there, something I can appreciate now more than ever before, and I'm sure it was quite intentional on Tolkien's part, loving language as he did! This was thought-provoking and uplifting to read. :) And, by the way, surprise! Author Reply: Ammelda!!!! *knocks you over with huge hug* What a lovely surprise indeed! I'm glad I'm sitting down or I would faint! :) Le hannon for your kind and so welcome words and that long email you just sent that I will have to respond to also (tomorrow I hope!). Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |