The C.S. Lewis podcast

#152 Is ‘The Lord of the Rings’ a religious work?

Apr 8, 2024
Guest
Holly Ordway
Dr. Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith, dives into J.R.R. Tolkien's religious influences in 'The Lord of the Rings', exploring themes of Catholicism, humble hobbits, Eucharistic symbolism, and theological nuances. She discusses Tolkien's identification with characters like Sam, his struggles, doubts, and the connection to 'Leaf by Niggle'.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the Catholic Influences in 'The Lord of the Rings'
02:05 • 5min
3
Tolkien's Eucharistic Symbolism in 'The Lord of the Rings'
07:19 • 9min
4
Exploring the Theological Themes in 'The Lord of the Rings'
16:05 • 3min
5
Exploring Tolkien's Self-Identification and 'Leaf by Niggle' in 'The Lord of the Rings'
18:52 • 3min