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

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Wishes, Brittany Eden
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien
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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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    Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’
    Anthony G. Cirilla, Articles on Sep 30, 2022

    Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’
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