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 challenges like riddles and facing the dragon Smaug reflects spiritual growth. This session offers a deep dive into the spiritual and literary brilliance of Tolkien's work.
Up Next in Season 1
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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...
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Finding Ourselves in the Lord of the ...
Join Joseph Pearce in the concluding episode of this series on J.R.R. Tolkien, where he probes the question of human identity in Middle-earth. Pearce contrasts Tolkien's vision with modern scientific views, focusing on characters like Saruman who represent the dangers of power and hubris. Through...
