| The Ring and the Cross: Christianity and the Lord of the Rings Contributor(s): Kerry, Paul E. (Editor), Agoy, Nils Ivar (Contribution by), Birzer, Bradley J. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1611476208 ISBN-13: 9781611476200 Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press OUR PRICE: $68.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Literature & The Arts |
| Dewey: 823.912 |
| LCCN: 2010001826 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 310 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. 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. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien's Roman Catholicism and the role it plays in understanding his writings. The volume's contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. 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. |