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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.

Tolkien: Man Behind the Myth

At odds with his world, he created another.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Tolkien's classic quest is interpreted through the wider lens of his full Middle-Earth works.

The Foolish Wisdom of Bilbo Baggins

There is "more of good" in the hobbit than is apparent at the outset of his adventure.

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."

My Top 5 Books by the Inklings and Friends  Subscriber access only

Real Fantasy  Subscriber access only

The first installment in a new Tolkien-inspired series shows genuine promise.

Books & Culture's Book of the Week: The Doom of Choice  Subscriber access only

Fate, free will, and moral responsibility in Tolkien.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Christian virtues of humility and sacrifice filter through a tarnished triumph.

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