

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Dress to Impress: The Academic Attire Impact
01:40 • 4min
Distinctions in Knowledge: Personal vs. Factual Understanding in Theology
06:09 • 2min
Theological Dimensions in Tolkien’s Works
08:20 • 18min
Tolkien's Vision of Myth as a Window to Reality
26:42 • 2min
Exploring Sub-Creation and Moral Law in Storytelling
29:06 • 3min
Myth-Making in Comics and Fantasy
32:03 • 19min
Divine Intervention in Tolkien's Works
51:24 • 4min
Tolkien, Providence, and the Problem of Evil
55:42 • 7min
Tolkien's Theology and the Nature of Evil
01:02:49 • 5min