Topic
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hidden Purpose of the Hobbit's Adventure
Gandalf promises Bilbo Baggins a "profitable" quest, but the wizard has a different sort of treasure in mind.
December 14, 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Tolkien's classic quest is interpreted through the wider lens of his full Middle-Earth works.
December 13, 2012
The Foolish Wisdom of Bilbo Baggins
There is "more of good" in the hobbit than is apparent at the outset of his adventure.
December 13, 2012
Why C.S. Lewis Was Wrong on Marriage (and J.R.R. Tolkien Was Right)
Lewis surrendered his central conviction when he argued for "two distinct kinds of marriage."
December 5, 2012
Real Fantasy 
The first installment in a new Tolkien-inspired series shows genuine promise.
August 1, 2004
Books & Culture's Book of the Week: The Doom of Choice
Fate, free will, and moral responsibility in Tolkien.
February 1, 2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Christian virtues of humility and sacrifice filter through a tarnished triumph.
January 1, 2004
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