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J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 1

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy

CHAPTER

Divine Providence and Sub-Creation in Tolkien's Works

Exploring the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien's natural theology on his writing, this chapter examines his use of symbolic elements like trees and leaves, his concept of sub-creation, and his portrayal of the beauty of nature. It also discusses the presence of faith in his fictional world and his perspective on the exploitation of nature.

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