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The Ring and the Cross

The Ring and the Cross

Christianity and the Lord of the Rings

by Paul E. Kerry
Hardback
Publication Date: 10/12/2010

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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.
ISBN:
9781611470642
9781611470642
Category:
Christianity
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
10-12-2010
Language:
English
Publisher:
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
310
Dimensions (mm):
241x162x25mm
Weight:
0.63kg

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