The Ring and the Cross: Christianity and the Lord of the Rings
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (756 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1611476208 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 310 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Ring and the Cross invites readers to draw their own conclusions about a subject that has fascinated Tolkien enthusiasts since the publication of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.. The volume's contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien's oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien has a long history. The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien's
As a contribution to a—if not the—polemical area of Tolkien studies, The Ring and the Cross is commendable not only for looking at both sides, but also for reflecting those many shades in between where most opinions fall. Indeed, what The Ring and the Cross demonstrates is that the theological underpinnings of a literary work are indispensable to thoroughly responsible criticism. This book will be enjoyed by most of those who don't mind prospecting for literary nuggets in broad fields of scholarship. (Mythlore)To a reader who is more a Tolkien
Kerry is an associate professor of history at Brigham Young University, research associate at Corpus Christi College and visiting fellow at the Woolf Institute, Cambridge. . Paul E
If you want to explore new ideas -- a great book of discovery Lana Morris Insightful. If you're looking for a mindless read, this is not the book for you. If you want to explore new ideas -- a great book of discovery.