Seeking the Lord of Middle Earth : theological essays on J.R.R. Tolkien / Jeffrey L. Morrow.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

J.R.R. Tolkien, the beloved author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, brings to his work a great treasure--his Christian faith. Tolkien's literary works are so popular in part because, in some sense, they pertain to the real world. This present volume is an attempt to understand better the deep Christian influences on his work but also to explore the relevance of Tolkien's work for theology today. After examining Tolkien's fiction in order better to appreciate Christian influences, this volume takes a closer look at Tolkien's theology of fantasy, his response to the more skeptical origins of religion research, and applies his work to contemporary questions about method in biblical studies. Tolkien's Christianity informed all he wrote. Moreover, his own theology of fantasy holds great promise for contemporary theology.

Machine generated contents note: pt. I Influence of Christian Theology on Tolkien -- 1. J.R.R. Tolkien's Christianity -- 2. "All That is Gold Does Not Glitter": Tolkien's Sacramental Universe -- 3. Visual Depiction of Invisible Sin and Temptation in the Books and Film Adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" -- 4. Fairest of Women: Marian Imagery in Tolkien -- pt. II Tolkien's Contribution to Theology -- 5. Clearing Our Vision: Tolkien's Theology of Fantasy -- 6. From the "Disease of Language" to the Origin of Language: Tolkien Engages the Skeptics -- 7. Monsters and the Bible Critics: Insights in Catholic Biblical Interpretation from Tolkien's Work on Beowulf.

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