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The C.S. Lewis podcast
#154 Lewis and Tolkien: The final years
Apr 22, 2024
Dive into the complex friendship between Tolkien and Lewis as they clash on theology and respond to each other's fame. Explore Tolkien's strong criticism of Lewis' posthumous work and their differing literary tastes. Uncover the enduring bond these two remarkable men shared despite life's challenges.
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- Lewis and Tolkien disagreed on the type of literature they preferred to write, with Lewis focusing on direct apologetics works while Tolkien was more skeptical of them.
- Tolkien felt hurt by certain topics in Lewis's 'Letters to Malcolm', finding his treatment of Catholic beliefs insensitive and disrespectful, impacting their friendship.
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The Differences Between Tolkien and Lewis
Tolkien and Lewis had a deep-rooted and enduring friendship, despite professional, temperamental, and spiritual differences. They disagreed on the kind of literature they preferred to write, with Lewis leaning towards direct apologetics works, which Tolkien was skeptical about. Tolkien believed that Lewis's public figure status from his apologetics works could create an unrealistically perfect Christian image, which Tolkien didn't fully support. Their friendship included vibrant debates on various topics, including certain points of doctrine where they disagreed.
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