The Ring and the Cross: Christianity and the Lord of the Rings
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The Ring and the Cross: Christianity and the Lord of the Rings
The Ring and the Cross: Christianity and the Lord of the Rings

The Ring and the Cross: Christianity and the Lord of the Rings

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Paul E. Kerry (Contributor) Nils Ivar Agoy (Contributor) Bradley J. Birzer (Contributor) Jason Boffetti (Contributor) Marjorie Burns (Contributor) Carson L. Holloway (Contributor) John R. Holmes (Contributor) Ronald Hutton (Contributor) Catherine Madsen (Contributor) Chris Mooney (Contributor)  

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The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien's oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien's Roman Catholicism and the role it plays in understanding his writings. The volume's contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. The Ring and the Cross invites readers to draw their own conclusions about a subject that has fascinated Tolkien enthusiasts since the publication of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.
Paul E. Kerry is an associate professor of history at Brigham Young University, research associate at Corpus Christi College and visiting fellow at the Woolf Institute, Cambridge.
  • Contributor: Paul E. Kerry
  • Imprint: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
  • ISBN13: 9781611476200
  • Number of Pages: 310
  • Packaged Dimensions: 152x228x23mm
  • Packaged Weight: 440
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
  • Release Date: 2013-05-03
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Paul E. Kerry is an associate professor of history at Brigham Young University, research associate at Corpus Christi College and visiting fellow at the Woolf Institute, Cambridge.

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