Tolkien and the Myth of Creation
The books of the British writer John Ronald Reuel Tolkien are very popular, irrespective of age, gender, race, and religion. Most readers enjoy his books because of the heroic events which bring them to an…
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The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 14
The Orc Hunters came at dawn. When told of the strange phenomenon of Orcs turning into Elves, they were, at first, incredulous. But after witnessing with their eyes the crudeness of some of the Elves…
The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 13
While they waited for Galadriel, the former Orcs were kept in their cages, assumed to still be dangerous until noted otherwise. Lindariel was locked in her room and would not be released. Her meals were…
The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 12
The gates of Thranduil’s court opened and the army entered, led by Legolas and the generals that had gathered. Lindariel observed that they were in high spirits, laughing at their success. It made her shiver.…
I Am with You: The Active Love of Samwise Gamgee
Samwise Gamgee is one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most beloved characters. He is loyal, brave, and selfless. At the mere mention of his name many images rise to the minds of fans and pull…
The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 11
Not a week passed before Legolas and a company of Elves rode into Rivendell. Lindariel didn’t bother to look up when her brother entered the courtyard, talking to Elrond about her condition. “She eats, but…
The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 10
The Great East Road was a dirt path laden with decayed leaves. Open to all travelers, the road was long and wide enough for two wagons to pull through. It was clear of the trees…
The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 9
At mid-morning, Morurty woke Lindariel with a grin. “Mistress Mekrunt told me to give you these,” she said, holding out a set of black robes. “Though I’m not sure how becoming our clothes will be…
The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 8
“May I ask why you are traveling with an Elf-woman?” Skumbog inquired after they had arrived at the Great Hall of Mt. Gram. Skumbog had pea-green skin and dark hair. He resembled Gorbag, but his…
The Catholic and the Convert: The Spiritual Influences Behind J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth and C.S. Lewis’s Narnia
Both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis are known to have been committed Christians for most of their professional lives (all of Tolkien’s professional life, actually), and it is also well known that this…