On a cold night in December of 2001, my fifth-grade son Will and I drove the hour from our home in Jacksonville, NC to Wilmington to see the premier of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the first of three movies made from JRR Tolkien’s fantasy masterpiece,
Extremely well said. The books’ depths may be explored and constantly turn up new discoveries. May I recommend a fun book to help find potential meanings—“The Gospel According to Tolkien”. No, it’s not blasphemy, it explores the Christian themes that permeate through the story. https://amzn.to/3xBmtgG
Kreeft is one of the best sources to read about almost anything... Catholic theology and culture runs throughtout LOTR but never is overbearing. Thank goodness Tolkien is never preachy
Extremely well said. The books’ depths may be explored and constantly turn up new discoveries. May I recommend a fun book to help find potential meanings—“The Gospel According to Tolkien”. No, it’s not blasphemy, it explores the Christian themes that permeate through the story. https://amzn.to/3xBmtgG
Another is by Dr. Peter Kreeft, “The Philosophy of Tolkien.” https://amzn.to/4eJaNJG
If you Google “Peter Kreeft Lord of the Rings” you find some fun videos and talks he gave.
Kreeft is one of the best sources to read about almost anything... Catholic theology and culture runs throughtout LOTR but never is overbearing. Thank goodness Tolkien is never preachy
You are a proud father who exhorts more than just your children! The Lord is smiling,
I'm happy to plead guilty to the charge of exhorting!