Speaking about the Christian motives, there is one of lesser importance, even though worth mentioning. It is the allusion to Paradise which is in The Silmarillion represented by Valinor, a holy land where the Valar…
~by Lawrence "Mack" Hall (For the Children of Summer) Wisteria, ivy, and grape: they cling To the oak tree’s shaggy, craggy old bark And up it and down it themselves they fling Wandering paths with…
They ask me why I love this land, Then mock me for my lack of words; How can I define such a mystic thing, Bound by a cord that cannot be traced, Swelling in my…
~by Stephanie Piro It was summertime. The normal hustle and bustle of the Opera House and all its routines were on hiatus for the month of August as the staff and performers who made their…
(Sequel to A Full Moon) ~ Erik sat on his throne, his elbows resting on the arms, his fingers steepled in concentration. He was deep in thought when he heard the bathroom door open and…
~by Martina Juričková Probably one of the most controversial things to discuss about the Christian motives within The Silmarillion is the understanding of so-called Ilúvatar’s children, the Elves and Men. The likeness of the term…
In the previous article I discussed the parallel between the Christian and Tolkien’s version of the myth of creation. Another point to consider about it is how the world actually came into existence according to…
When night falls soft upon the seas When Moon in all her gleaming shines; Among the stars, above the trees – T’is then I look out upon the brine. A song within its roaring keeps …
Too often I see people stagnate in their relationship with God. Too often I see the same stagnation in my own life. But I’ve had an idea – an idea that might seem bizarre, but…
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