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J.R.R. Tolkien the Theologian? | Austin Freeman

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Tulkin and the Ainur

Tulkin is imbibing a broader Catholic theology which still has a place for somebody like pseudo-dionized as the Ariapagite. And his hierarchical world, angelology. If Tulkin's not reading the ancient Sumerians, he's absolutely reading the medievals. Any of you guys that want the one best intro to the medieval worldview, I'd point you to see as Phyllis as the discarded image.

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