The hidden meaning of The Lord of the rings: [8-part video course] : the theological vision in Tolkien's fiction /

"Tolkien's profound faith shaped his creative philosophy, which emerges in The Lord of the Rings as an unmistakable Catholic presence. In this course, Professor Joseph Pearce points out connections, allegories, and insights drawn straight from Tolkien's own faith and description of th...

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Main Author: Pearce, Joseph, 1961-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Created: Charlotte, NC : Catholic Courses, c2011.
Series:Catholic courses.
Subjects:
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Lord of the rings.
Jesus Christ > In literature.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Lord of the rings > Characters.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Biography.
Lewis, C. S. > (Clive Staples), > 1898-1963.
Theology in literature.
Christianity and literature > England > History > 20th century.
Christian fiction, English > History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism.
Authors, English > 20th century > Biography.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Myth in literature.
Rings in literature.
Death in literature.
Immortality in literature.
Good and evil in literature.
DVDs.
Videos.
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Table of Contents:
  • (from disc surface) disc 1, lectures 1-2. 1. Introducing J.R.R. Tolkien : the man behind the myth. 2. True myth : Tolkien, C.S. Lewis & the truth of fiction
  • disc 2, lectures 3-4. 3. The meaning of the ring : "to rule them all, and in the darkness bind them." 4. Of elves & men : fighting the long defeat
  • disc 3, lectures 5-6. 5. Seeing ourselves in the story : hobbits, Boromir, Faramir & Gollum as everyman figures. 6. Of wizards & kings : Frodo, Gandalf & Aragorn as figures of Christ
  • disc 4, lectures 7-8. 7. Beyond the power of the ring : the riddle of Tom Bombadil & other neglected characters. 8. Frodo's failure : the triumph of grace.

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