Sarah Arthur is the writer of the Tolkien themed devotional books “Walking With Bilbo” and “Walking With Frodo”.
A book-lover from birth, Sarah served in full-time youth ministry for seven years before launching her writing and speaking career. Since 2003 she has published seven books, including the bestselling “Walking with Frodo: A Devotional Journey through The Lord of the Rings” and its award-winning sequel, “Walking with Bilbo.” A graduate of Wheaton College and Duke Divinity School, she speaks around the country on the role of imagination and narrative in spiritual formation.–Official Website
Visit Sarah’s website at: http://www.saraharthur.info/
About the books:
Walking With Frodo: A Devotional Journey Through the Lord of the Rings
“Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings epic tale has long captivated readers with its parallels to biblical truth. And now, 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.”
Walking with Bilbo: A Devotional Adventure Through the Hobbit
“The author of Walking with Frodo takes readers on an adventure of faith with this devotional that relates themes from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit to living the Christian life. Unlike the fateful quest Frodo was asked to carry out, Bilbo’s journey came as an unexpected adventure. Readers will be reminded that God chooses us to be unlikely heroes in the adventure of life.”
I enjoyed this interview!
I have a copy of “Walking With Frodo” – it’s great! Want to get a copy of the Bilbo book next.
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Great interview. I really appreciated the discussion of Tolkien’s faith and creating as a reflection/honor of God’s creative pursuits.
Thanks Christopher! I think it is a topic overlooked when talking about his works.