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JRR Tolkien, Middle Earth, and the Problem of Evil

JRR Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings (LOTR), lived and died a devout Roman Catholic. His books, including LOTR, reflect his Catholicism. He went

New Book Explores J.R.R. Tolkien's Catholic Faith and How it Imbued His Work

Tolkien made the choice to follow his mother into her new faith, receiving the sacraments of holy Communion and Confirmation at the age of 12.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Nordic sources | Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine | University of Colorado Boulder

As a philologist, the author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy drew extensively from Nordic language and mythology when creating the world of Middle Earth, notes CU Boulder expert who teaches a popular course on the topic.

Requiem Mass for J.R.R. Tolkien recalls 50th anniversary of his death

The Birmingham Oratory offered a special Requiem Mass for Catholic author J.R.R. Tolkien, recalling his death on September 2, 1973.

Tolkien the Catholic

COMMENTARY: Literary giant’s deep faith, often overshadowed by his commercial success, imbued his work.

Does Gandalf Have a Love Life? Lord of the Rings Gives an Answer

Tolkien’s kingdom of Númenor is a cautionary tale for us today.

Wisdom and Grace: Galadriel's Path to Redemption

Wisdom and Grace: Galadriel's Path to Redemption

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