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Ep. 212 - What did J.R.R. Tolkien Believe About God? w/Dr. Austin Freeman

Dec 31, 2022
Dr. Austin Freeman, author of *Tolkien Dogmatics* and theology expert at Houston Christian University, dives deep into J.R.R. Tolkien's complex relationship with faith and myth. He discusses how Tolkien's Catholic beliefs shape his narratives, the portrayal of evil, and the concept of sub-creation in storytelling. Discover how mythology reveals deeper realities and the significance of divine intervention in Tolkien's work. Freeman also explores the theological links between Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, enhancing our understanding of the moral dimensions in their stories.
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