Join Joseph Pearce in this episode to explore J.R.R. Tolkien's unique approach to storytelling, where myth and truth intertwine. Pearce examines Tolkien's essay on fairy stories, revealing the mystical, magical, and moral layers within his narratives. He discusses how myth serves as a vehicle for profound truths, drawing connections between myth and historical reality. The episode highlights themes like the potency of language and the symbolism of temptation through locked doors in Tolkien's work.
Up Next in Season 1
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The Hobbit as a Parable
Explore "The Hobbit" with Joseph Pearce, where he uncovers the Christian allegory hidden within Bilbo's adventure. Pearce interprets the journey as a metaphor for the human pilgrimage from comfort to bravery, from naivety to enlightenment. He examines how Bilbo's character development through cha...
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Divine Comedy and Divine Epic
Explore the intricate links between J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and medieval literature with Joseph Pearce in this episode. Pearce draws connections to classics like Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Dante's Divine Comedy. He reveals the theological layer...
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Finding Christ in the Lord of the Rings
Journey with Joseph Pearce in this episode as he explores the spiritual undercurrents of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Pearce examines the religious symbolism implicit in the narrative, despite the lack of overt Christian references. He discusses how Tolkien crafts Middle-earth as a r...
