Scholars thought he would be forgotten in less than a decade. His fellow professors looked down on him because he became a Christian and wrote children’s novels. But the legacy of C.S. Lewis lives on. Dr. Alistair McGrath explains why.
He created an entire world filled with fantastic creatures and great adventure. But what exactly was J.R.R. Tolkien trying to teach us in his epic Middle Earth books filled with Hobbits, Elves, and Dwarfs? Dr. Joseph Loconte joins the program to share more about the story behind Tolkein’s work.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s works aren’t just old books for obscure book lovers. He’s had a tremendous influence on the broader American mind too. In today’s program, we’ll learn how Christ inspired his stories.
The images and characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tales reflect his experience in the great war, but there’s more to it. Join Charles Morris to think more about the heroes from Tolkien’s stories and how they point us to the True Hero, Jesus Christ.
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The Faith of J.R.R. Tolkien
A hundred years ago, no one had ever heard of a hobbit. But you would be hard-pressed today to find anyone who didn’t immediately recognize this short fictional creature with large fuzzy feet. Most amazing of all is the faith...
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Eucatastrophe: How God Works in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Fairy Stories
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power CREDIT: AMAZON "The Birth of Christ is the eucatastrophe of Man’s history. The Resurrection is the eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation. This story begins and ends in joy." —...
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Dr. Joseph Loconte: How WWI Impacted C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
They were friends with two things in common — great literature and a great war. C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien both fought in World War I, which profoundly influenced their writings and drove them to Christ. On today’s episode of...
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