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The Elves of Middle-earth: Understanding Tolkien’s Many Elven Peoples

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The Elves of Middle-earth: Understanding Tolkien’s Many Elven Peoples
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Among all the races of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, none are more fascinating or complex than the Elves. Unlike the simplified portrayals often found in fantasy literature, Tolkien’s Elves are divided into numerous branches, clans, and cultures, each with its own history, language, traditions, and relationship to the other Elven peoples. The divisions among the Elves … Read More “The Elves of Middle-earth: Understanding Tolkien’s Many Elven Peoples” »

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The Palantíri of Middle-Earth: Tolkien’s Seeing Stones

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The Palantíri of Middle-Earth: Tolkien’s Seeing Stones
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

In the mythology of J. R. R. Tolkien, few objects are as mysterious and influential as the palantíri, the ancient “seeing stones” that appear in The Lord of the Rings. These powerful artifacts allowed communication and vision across vast distances and played a major role in the political and military struggles of Middle-earth during the Third Age. Although … Read More “The Palantíri of Middle-Earth: Tolkien’s Seeing Stones” »

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The Origins of Tom Bombadil: Tolkien’s Most Mysterious Character

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The Origins of Tom Bombadil: Tolkien’s Most Mysterious Character
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Among all the memorable figures in The Lord of the Rings, none has inspired more debate than Tom Bombadil. He appears briefly early in the story, sings constantly, wears bright blue and yellow clothing, rescues the hobbits twice, seems entirely unaffected by the One Ring, and then disappears from the narrative almost as suddenly as he arrived. … Read More “The Origins of Tom Bombadil: Tolkien’s Most Mysterious Character” »

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What We Know About the Blue Wizards of Middle-Earth

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What We Know About the Blue Wizards of Middle-Earth
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Among the many mysteries in the legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, few are as intriguing as the enigmatic Blue Wizards. Unlike their better-known counterparts, these figures remain shadowy, their fate uncertain and their purpose only partially revealed. Yet, by piecing together Tolkien’s writings, we can form a fascinating picture of who they were—and what role they may … Read More “What We Know About the Blue Wizards of Middle-Earth” »

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J. R. R. Tolkien: Chronological Bibliography

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J. R. R. Tolkien: Chronological Bibliography
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Published During Tolkien’s Lifetime (1892–1973) 1937 – The Hobbit 1949 – Farmer Giles of Ham 1954 – The Fellowship of the Ring 1954 – The Two Towers 1955 – The Return of the King Note: Although often sold as three volumes, The Lord of the Rings was conceived and written as a single work. 1962 – The Adventures of Tom Bombadil 1964 – Tree and Leaf … Read More “J. R. R. Tolkien: Chronological Bibliography” »

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Are Students Being Forced to Believe That Tolkien Was a Racist?

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Are Students Being Forced to Believe That Tolkien Was a Racist?
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I recently encountered an article called Students shall not pass unless they accept Lord of the Rings is offensive. Claims that Tolkien was racist are not new but imposing this belief on students is new. When I hear claims like this, my first question is not “How do we fight this?” but “Is it true?” … Read More “Are Students Being Forced to Believe That Tolkien Was a Racist?” »

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Rings of Power: Season Two – Review

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Rings of Power: Season Two – Review
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog, Comic Book Geek

The second season of Rings of Power has been very divisive. There were people who didn’t like the first season but it seems that with the second season, certain people disliked it even more and others absolutely loved it. The main problem, from what I can see, is that this is not based on a … Read More “Rings of Power: Season Two – Review” »

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Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings

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Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I have always been interested in mythology and have read widely, especially Greek myths, as well as some Egyptian. But I have always had a soft spot for the Norse myths. Reading the Norse myths brings us to a whole other world. I recently read the Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings … Read More “Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings” »

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Rings of Power: Season One – Review

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Rings of Power: Season One – Review
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I have shared my first thoughts on the Ring of Power, now it is time to comment on the first season in general. I acknowledge that not everyone liked this series. I had some concerns about the series, although not the ones that many people complained about. For me it was just difficult in the … Read More “Rings of Power: Season One – Review” »

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The Rings of Power – First Thoughts

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The Rings of Power – First Thoughts
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog, Comic Book Geek

At the time I am writing this, the first two episodes of The Rings of Power series have been released. This Amazon series is based in the world of Middle-earth, created by J.R.R. Tolkien. First, I want to say that I am a huge Tolkien fan. I have read Lord of the Rings about a … Read More “The Rings of Power – First Thoughts” »

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The Nature of Middle-Earth – Review

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The Nature of Middle-Earth – Review
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I am a huge fan of J.R.R. Tolkien and you could put his name on almost anything and I would likely buy it. I’m not alone and that is why, even though Tolkien has been dead for decades, new books with his name on it come out regularly. Many of those posthumous books were published … Read More “The Nature of Middle-Earth – Review” »

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Jesus and the Lord of the Rings

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Jesus and the Lord of the Rings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

It is no secret that J.R.R. Tolkien was a committed Christian. He was influential in the conversion of his friend C.S. Lewis. But how did his faith impact his writing? Tolkien was not near as explicit as Lewis with his portrayal of Jesus as Aslan. But the images are there if you know where to … Read More “Jesus and the Lord of the Rings” »

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J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography – Review

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J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography – Review
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

It is impossible to overestimate the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien. He did much more than just write an interesting story about elves and dwarves. He has had a tremendous influence on the past few generations on a number of levels. Humphrey Carpenter has written J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography. He starts with Tolkien’s youngest years in … Read More “J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography – Review” »

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What About the Blue Wizards?

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What About the Blue Wizards?
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I have always been intrigued by the wizards in Tolkien’s world of Middle-earth. Unlike other fantasy worlds, wizards for Tolkien are not humans who have learned sorcery. They are basically angels who have been incarnated in human bodies. There are not a lot of wizards, in fact there are only five. Two play an important … Read More “What About the Blue Wizards?” »

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Influence on Holly Ordway

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Influence on Holly Ordway
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien, we usually think of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings but he wrote many other things. One of them was an essay called “On Fairy-stories” In this article, Holly Ordway writes about how this essay affected her. Tolkien opened my eyes to the way that literature could … Read More “J.R.R. Tolkien’s Influence on Holly Ordway” »

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The Unfinished Sequel to the Lord of the Rings

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The Unfinished Sequel to the Lord of the Rings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I love the mythology of Middle-earth that J.R.R. Tolkien created. The Hobbit was great and the Lord of the Rings was better. If only the Lord of the Rings had a sequel. There almost was. In this video he find out about the general outline of what Tolkien’s sequel was to look like. It sounds … Read More “The Unfinished Sequel to the Lord of the Rings” »

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Was J.R.R. Tolkien a Racist?

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Was J.R.R. Tolkien a Racist?
Bedard on Discipleship, C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Every once in a while, there is a claim made that J.R.R. Tolkien was a racist. As far as I know, this is not based on his writings about race, but his portrayals of race in his fictional world of Middle-earth. The basic idea is that orcs (sometimes called goblins) are portrayed as completely evil … Read More “Was J.R.R. Tolkien a Racist?” »

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What’s the Difference Between the Bible and Lord of the Rings?

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What’s the Difference Between the Bible and Lord of the Rings?
Apologetics and Theology Blog, C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

The two books that I have read and reread the most are the Bible and J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Recently, a skeptic asked me why we should read the Bible any differently than Lord of the Rings. After all, both tell epic tales, reflect on the nature of good and evil, describe supernatural … Read More “What’s the Difference Between the Bible and Lord of the Rings?” »

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Is J.K. Rowling the New J.R.R. Tolkien or C.S. Lewis?

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Is J.K. Rowling the New J.R.R. Tolkien or C.S. Lewis?
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has been an international phenomenon. Harry Potter is arguably for this generation what Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia were for their generations. But can we say that J.K. Rowling is then new J.R.R. Tolkien or C.S. Lewis? I really do enjoy the Harry Potter books, especially the … Read More “Is J.K. Rowling the New J.R.R. Tolkien or C.S. Lewis?” »

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Good News: How I Was Introduced to Tolkien

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Good News: How I Was Introduced to Tolkien
Personal Blog

This past week was Tolkien Week. You may not even be aware that something like this existed. This week included Hobbit Day, which I blogged about here. How is this Good News? It all goes back to how I first got interested in Tolkien. While I did watch the original Hobbit movie, my real introduction … Read More “Good News: How I Was Introduced to Tolkien” »

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What We Can Learn From Hobbits

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What We Can Learn From Hobbits
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I am writing this on September 22, which is Hobbit Day. That is because September 22 is the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo. These two are the most well known of the hobbits, a race that exist in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Tolkien created some extremely powerful beings for his world, everything from dragons to … Read More “What We Can Learn From Hobbits” »

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The Maker of the Maker of Middle-earth

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The Maker of the Maker of Middle-earth
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Who was J. R. R. Tolkien? Nearly everyone knows him as the author of two of the most beloved books of the 20th century: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Many also know him as a member of the Inklings and a close friend of fellow writer and scholar C. S. Lewis. Fewer know Tolkien’s work … Read More “The Maker of the Maker of Middle-earth” »

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The Merry World of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit

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The Merry World of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Jo Walton has written an article on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and his impressions of it. The unusual thing about The Hobbit for me was that Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit and a grown up. He had his own charming and unusual house and he indulged in grown up pleasures like smoking and drinking. He … Read More “The Merry World of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit” »

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Thoughts on Unfinished Tales

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Thoughts on Unfinished Tales
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

When most people think about J.R.R. Tolkien, they think of the Hobbit and the Lord of Rings. While those are his most popular books, there are others, even others set in the same Middle-earth. The next one I would recommend is the Silmarillion. But after that, I would recommend Unfinished Tales. Tolkien’s son, Christopher Tolkien … Read More “Thoughts on Unfinished Tales” »

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What Were Tolkien’s Inspirations for the Hobbit?

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What Were Tolkien’s Inspirations for the Hobbit?
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was published eighty years ago. It is a great time to be thinking about this book and the world that grew out of it. The Hobbit is so much more than the introduction to what would take place in Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit would be amazing even if it … Read More “What Were Tolkien’s Inspirations for the Hobbit?” »

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Beren and Luthien – Review

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Beren and Luthien – Review
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

It is amazing that so many decades after J.R.R. Tolkien’s death that he still has “new” books being released. Thankfully, his son Christopher Tolkien has gone through manuscripts and has released material. Christopher expects Beren and Luthien to be his final book. The story of Luthien and Beren is one of my favourite stories by … Read More “Beren and Luthien – Review” »

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A Footnote to the Cross in The Lord of the Rings

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A Footnote to the Cross in The Lord of the Rings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Although the Lord of the Rings is a popular fantasy story, many do not realize that the entire story is grounded in a Christian world view. Tolkien was a devout Christian who was instrumental in C.S. Lewis coming to faith. Scott Masson, a professor at Tyndale (where I also teach), has written an interesting article … Read More “A Footnote to the Cross in The Lord of the Rings” »

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How C.S. Lewis Encouraged J.R.R. Tolkien

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How C.S. Lewis Encouraged J.R.R. Tolkien
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Two of my favourite authors are C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Not only were they friends, Tolkien was instrumental in Lewis becoming a Christian. What not as many people know is that Lewis helped encourage Tolkien to complete The Lord of the Rings. Alicia Kort has written an interesting article on their relationship for Newsweek. … Read More “How C.S. Lewis Encouraged J.R.R. Tolkien” »

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Redefined Fantasy Stories

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Redefined Fantasy Stories
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I have enjoyed the fantasy genre since my teen years. There is both good and bad fantasy. Much of the best fantasy has been inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. James Ellis has written an interesting article on this for Newsweek. Scholars, academics and casual enthusiasts have spilled tons of ink (both of the real … Read More “How J.R.R. Tolkien Redefined Fantasy Stories” »

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A Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War – Review

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A Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War – Review
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

If you were to look at my interests, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and military history would be near the top of my list. Therefore, I was quite pleased to come across A Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War by Joseph Loconte. Many people know that C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien have some things in … Read More “A Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War – Review” »

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Lewis, Tolkien, and the Shadow of War

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Lewis, Tolkien, and the Shadow of War
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis served in the First World War. Chris Gehrz has written on this: Tolkien, older than his future friend by nearly seven years, entered military service first, arriving in France in June 1916 — not quite three months after getting married and mere weeks before the beginning of the Battle of … Read More “Lewis, Tolkien, and the Shadow of War” »

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Tolkien, Lord of the Rings and the Horror of the Trenches

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Tolkien, Lord of the Rings and the Horror of the Trenches
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

If there is one historical event that gives some insight into J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings, it would be the trench warfare of the Forst World War. Nan Spowart has written a good article on this topic. The horrors of the trenches were depicted in fiction in JRR Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings, his grandson … Read More “Tolkien, Lord of the Rings and the Horror of the Trenches” »

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J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creating of Fantasy Languages

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J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creating of Fantasy Languages
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

We may enjoy the characters and plot of Tolkien’s stories, but his passion was really in creating languages. Philip Seargeant has written an interesting article on this topic. J.R.R. Tolkien began writing The Fall of Gondolin while on medical leave from World War I, 100 years ago this month. It is the first story in … Read More “J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creating of Fantasy Languages” »

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sorrowful Vision of Joy

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sorrowful Vision of Joy
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I have seen numerous Christians put J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings on lists of books that Christians should NOT read. Perhaps this is out of concern for the use of wizards in his fiction. This may because of three things they do not know: Tolkien was instrumental in C.S. Lewis becoming a Christian. … Read More “J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sorrowful Vision of Joy” »

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The Fellowship of the Ring Movie Revisited

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The Fellowship of the Ring Movie Revisited
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

It is hard to believe that The Fellowship of the Ring movie came out way back in 2001. I can still remember the excitement of finally being able to see a live action version of my favourite story. I have seen the movies many times since then, but just recently watched The Fellowship of the … Read More “The Fellowship of the Ring Movie Revisited” »

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A Tale of Two Tolkiens

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A Tale of Two Tolkiens
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

The hero in Simon Tolkien’s new novel bears some resemblance to the author’s grandfather, J.R.R. Tolkien. Both were orphaned, won scholarships to the University of Oxford, fell in love before leaving Britain to fight in World War I and bore witness to the horrors of the Battle of the Somme. “No Man’s Land” marks the … Read More “A Tale of Two Tolkiens” »

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I Was an Atheist Until I Read Lord of the Rings

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I Was an Atheist Until I Read Lord of the Rings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

J.R.R. Tolkien is known for helping C.S. Lewis leave atheism but Lewis is not the only person that Tolkien has helped spiritually. Fredric Heidemann shares his story of reading Lord of the Rings changed his life. I grew up in a loving, comfortable atheist household of professional scientists. My dad was a lapsed Catholic, and my … Read More “I Was an Atheist Until I Read Lord of the Rings” »

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Does The Lord of the Rings Favour Friendship over Familial Love?

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Does The Lord of the Rings Favour Friendship over Familial Love?
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

The following is from a blog post by Trish Lambert on the A Pilgrim in Narnia blog. I was asked this question not long ago. It is a good question; there is a noticeable lack of family relationships in the story. Frodo is not really Bilbo’s nephew, but a cousin (and somewhat distant at that). The … Read More “Does The Lord of the Rings Favour Friendship over Familial Love?” »

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The Power of Conversation: A Lesson from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

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The Power of Conversation: A Lesson from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

A major part of C.S. Lewis’s conversion came from a conversation he had with J.R.R. Tolkien. Brett and Kate McKay have written an interesting article on this event and the example it gives for the power of conversation. It is the evening of September 19, 1931. Three men stroll down Addison’s Walk, a picturesque footpath … Read More “The Power of Conversation: A Lesson from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien” »

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Lewis and Tolkien: An Epic Friendship

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Lewis and Tolkien: An Epic Friendship
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

There were many things that C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had in common, including a love of literature, brilliant minds, gifted writing and Christian faith. One of the other things that they had in common is that they both served in World War One. Paul Glader interviews Joseph Loconte, author of A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a … Read More “Lewis and Tolkien: An Epic Friendship” »

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Found Mordor on the Western Front

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Found Mordor on the Western Front
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

It is not a coincidence that some aspects of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth reflect experiences from World War One. Joseph Laconte wrote an interesting article for the New York Times on this. In the summer of 1916, a young Oxford academic embarked for France as a second lieutenant in the British Expeditionary Force. The Great War, as … Read More “How J.R.R. Tolkien Found Mordor on the Western Front” »

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How Serious Are You About Studying Tolkien and Lewis?

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How Serious Are You About Studying Tolkien and Lewis?
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Are you a diehard fan of Tolkien and Lewis? Do you wish that you could do some serious study of them and related topics? It is possible. There is a school called Signum University that offers an online MA in Language & Literature. This school was founded by Corey Olsen, popularly known as the Tolkien … Read More “How Serious Are You About Studying Tolkien and Lewis?” »

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The Hobbit – The Animated Movie

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The Hobbit – The Animated Movie
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Many years ago, I was flipping through the channels and came across a strange animated movie. I was about to pass it on by but something made me give it a chance. I was soon hooked. That movie was the 1977 animated Hobbit movie. You can find the movie here. Very different from the Peter … Read More “The Hobbit – The Animated Movie” »

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Game of Thrones vs Lord of the Rings

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Game of Thrones vs Lord of the Rings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Although Game of Thrones follows the genre pioneered by Tolkien in the Lord of the Rings, there are some essential differences. Jerry Bowyer and Jack Lewis Bowyer reflect on the philosophical differences between Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings. If you read a lot of fantasy, are in touch with pop culture, or … Read More “Game of Thrones vs Lord of the Rings” »

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My Thoughts on the Hobbit Movie Trilogy

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My Thoughts on the Hobbit Movie Trilogy
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

I finally got around to seeing the third movie in the Hobbit movie trilogy. Since it is way too late to give my review of that movie, I thought I would give my thoughts on the entire Hobbit movie trilogy. Where to begin? I guess I should start with the way people should (but don’t) … Read More “My Thoughts on the Hobbit Movie Trilogy” »

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Insights into Evil from the Lord of the Rings

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Insights into Evil from the Lord of the Rings
C.S. Lewis and Friends Blog

Philosopher Peter Kreeft is a great fan of Tolkien and in this lecture, looks at the insights from the Lord of the Rings concerning the nature of evil.  I am not sure what Tolkien would think of this almost allegorical interpretation of his work, but I think Kreeft does make some helpful points that people … Read More “Insights into Evil from the Lord of the Rings” »

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