The Lord of the Rings, Middle-Earth, and JRR Tolkien

Recommended Reading


Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle-earth
What do the words worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien teach us about theology? In Tolkien Dogmatics, Austin M. Freeman shares a fascinating look at how we can view theology through mythology with the maker of Middle-Earth. Read my review. Purchase on Amazon.

A Hobbit Journey
Is there any spiritual significance in The Lord of the Rings? A Hobbit Journey: Discovering the Enchantment of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, by Matthew T. Dickerson, is a wonderful book to help you better see the truth in Tolkien's stories. Reading like a series of connected essays, this book is a masterwork of analyzing and understanding the world of Middle-Earth. Read my review. Purchase on Amazon.

The Wonders of Creation: Learning Stewardship from Narnia and Middle-Earth (Hansen Lectureship Series)
In The Wonders of Creation, Kristen Page presents excellent essays on learning stewardship from Narnia and Middle-Earth. At a short but strong 140 pages, this book shows the connection between the world of literary landscapes and Christian responsibility in the real world. Read my review. Purchase on Amazon.

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