{"product_id":"a-light-from-the-shadows-the-spiritual-heart-of-jrr-tolkien-by-fr-michael-j-halsall-cts-books","title":"A Light from the Shadows: The Spiritual Heart of JRR Tolkien, by Fr Michael J Halsall CTS Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a journey through Middle-earth, alongside characters who vividly embody the key themes of Tolkien’s literary vision: the urgent need to re-enchant our narratives, the ongoing struggle between good and evil, the question of what it means to be virtuous, and the inescapable reality of death – and what may lie beyond it – for every human being. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a biography of J. R. R. Tolkien. Although it contains many biographical details, A Light from the Shadows is primarily a commentary on the distinctly Catholic framework of Tolkien’s writings – shaped by his experiences as a scholar, army officer, husband, and father. Each of these aspects of his life helps to unlock his unique perspective on his own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Fr Michael Halsall takes the reader on a journey through Middle-earth, alongside characters who vividly embody the key themes of Tolkien’s literary vision: the urgent need to re-enchant our narratives, the ongoing struggle between good and evil, the question of what it means to be virtuous, and the inescapable reality of death – and what may lie beyond it – for every human being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Light from the Shadows is essential reading for every Tolkien or Lord of the Rings fan, and for anyone interested in the Catholic influence on one of the greatest fantasy writers of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Fr Michael J Halsall\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 158\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 127mm x 178mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.T.S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56514242707836,"sku":"B781","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4424\/1742\/files\/9781784697709-Light-from-the-shadows-copy-scaled.jpg?v=1773938287","url":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimgifts.co.uk\/hi\/products\/a-light-from-the-shadows-the-spiritual-heart-of-jrr-tolkien-by-fr-michael-j-halsall-cts-books","provider":"Pilgrim Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}