2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.

Wartime Wisdom: Ten Uncommon Insights from The Lord of the Rings About Evil (Part 3 of 4)

2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science &amp; Culture.

The Lord of the Rings as a Defense of Western Civilization (Part 1 of 4)

1983/07/11. Defines myth and looks at why the stories of Lewis and Tolkien approach but don't quite attain myth status. Richard Purtill, C.S. Lewis Institute.

Lewis, Tolkien, and Chesterton on Myth

1980/06/16. Studies how writers of the British Christian tradition have incorporated the realm of nature and spirit into their works. Janet L. Knedlik, Associate Professor of English. C.S. Lewis Institute.

Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the British Literary Tradition

2003/03/11. Chronicles the relationship between Lewis and Tolkien, how Tolkien led Lewis to Christ, and the story of their friendship and discourse. Christopher Mitchell, Director of Wade Center, Wheaton College. C.S. Lewis Institute.

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien: Scholars and Friends

2001/11/10. Examines Tolkien as a Christian and father and his views on myth: stories that tell truth with Christian themes at heart. Joseph Pearce, Christian Author and Tolkien scholar.

Tolkien, Man and Myth (Part 4 of 4)

2001/11/10. Explores themes from various European literary traditions woven into Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Janet Blumberg, Professor of English.

Literary Background of the Lord of the Rings (Part 2 of 4)

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