Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Published In

Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity

Abstract

This article takes a look at the Christian themes in J.R.R. Tolkien's book, "The Lord of the Rings." It notes that Tolkien's books were endorsed by Christian writer C.S. Lewis for its anti-romantic and revolutionary appeal. It cites that Tolkien not only reflected the sentiments of the persecuted hero, but applied his Christian imagination to express elements of war such as suffering and death. It analyzes the humility and obedience reflected in the character of Frodo the Hobbit.

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This article first appeared in the Sept/Oct 2015 issue of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity (www.touchstonemag.com)

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