Description: Christian Mythmakers by Rolland Hein, Clyde S. Kilby About the Contributor(s): Rolland Hein, professor emeritus from Wheaton College, also graduated from Wheaton in 1954. Having recieved a BD degree from Grace Theological Seminary and a PhD from Purdue University, he taught English at Bethel College, St. Paul, until 1970. His writings include George MacDonald: Victorian Mythmaker and Christian Mythmakers. He currently conducts a class in myth at the Wade Center on Saturday mornings. He and his wife, Dorothy, live near St. Charles, Illinois. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Plunge into the soul of Lewiss Space Trilogy, LEngles A Wrinkle in Time, and Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings. Dwarves, elves, princes and princesses, dark powers, unlikely heroes and fantastic places open up to us in this excellent introduction to Christian mythopoeia. This overview of the major Christian mythmakers explores how they influenced and inspired one another, and identifies the symbols and emblems in their works. Rediscover the characters and worlds of authors such as - C. S. Lewis - George MacDonald - G. K. Chesterton - J. R. R. Tolkien - John Bunyan - Madeleine LEngle - Charles Williams - Walter Wangerin Author Biography Rolland Hein, professor emeritus from Wheaton College, also graduated from Wheaton in 1954. Having recieved a BD degree from Grace Theological Seminary and a PhD from Purdue University, he taught English at Bethel College, St. Paul, until 1970. His writings include George MacDonald: Victorian Mythmaker and Christian Mythmakers. He currently conducts a class in myth at the Wade Center on Saturday mornings. He and his wife, Dorothy, live near St. Charles, Illinois. Review ""Christian Mythmakers is a must for anyone wanting to explore the enchanted region of mythopoeia. A comfortable read, the book is packed with illuminating insights into the interplay of faith and imagination."" --Thomas Peters, author of Simply C. S. Lewis and Battling for the Modern Mind: A Beginners Chesterton ""Making and experiencing myth are universal human realities. Hein, ever aware of this fact, leads us on a tour of Christian mythmaking from Bunyan to Wangerin. An enlightening, refreshing, and motivating work."" --J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College, and author of Knowing God Review Quote " Christian Mythmakers is a must for anyone wanting to explore the enchanted region of mythopoeia. A comfortable read, the book is packed with illuminating insights into the interplay of faith and imagination." --Thomas Peters, author of Simply C. S. Lewis and Battling for the Modern Mind: A Beginners Chesterton "Making and experiencing myth are universal human realities. Hein, ever aware of this fact, leads us on a tour of Christian mythmaking from Bunyan to Wangerin. An enlightening, refreshing, and motivating work." --J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College, and author of Knowing God Details ISBN1625643845 Author Clyde S. Kilby Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1625643845 ISBN-13 9781625643841 Media Book Format Paperback Residence St. Charles Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-08 Edition 2nd Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene Country of Publication United States Short Title CHRISTIAN MYTHMAKERS 2/E Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2014-01-08 AU Release Date 2014-01-08 NZ Release Date 2014-01-08 US Release Date 2014-01-08 Subtitle C. S. Lewis, Madeline LEngle, J. R. R. Tolkien, George MacDonald, G. K. Chesterton, Charles Williams, Dante Alighieri Pages 320 Edition Description 2nd ed. DEWEY 820.93823 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98314188;
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Book Title: Christian Mythmakers: C. S. Lewis, Madeline l'Engle, J. R. R. Tolkien, George Macdonald, G. K. Chesterton, Charles Williams, Dante Alighieri
Item Height: 201mm
Item Width: 130mm
Author: Rolland Hein
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Literature, Beliefs
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication Year: 2014
Item Weight: 318g
Number of Pages: 303 Pages
