The use of Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy in contemporary pre-evangelism

Larry J Ross

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The use of Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy in contemporary pre-evangelism

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Larry J Ross. The Use of Tolkien's 'the Lord of the Rings' Trilogy In Contemporary Pre-evangelism. Dallas Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/31ff940b-15e8-4e97-a34d-ed00a989822f.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

L. J. Ross. The use of Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy in contemporary pre-evangelism. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/31ff940b-15e8-4e97-a34d-ed00a989822f

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Larry J Ross. The Use of Tolkien's 'the Lord of the Rings' Trilogy In Contemporary Pre-Evangelism. Dallas Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/31ff940b-15e8-4e97-a34d-ed00a989822f.

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Larry J Ross

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The researcher developed a program to influence pastors to model pre-evangelistic conversations for parishioners using points of contact between the gospel and The Lord of the Rings. He wrote a guide to points of contact between The Lord of the Rings and the gospel, and sample segues into evangelistic conversation. More than 6000 ministers were invited by e-mail and over 100 actually participated. Pre-test and post-test surveys measured changes in pastoral attitudes and behavior. Participants generally exhibited positive change in attitude and action in encouraging evangelism and using contemporary culture to establish common ground for the proclamation of the gospel.

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