Parallels with Christianity, and their effect on his work - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gwaihir the Windlord · 08-19-2003, 02:32 AM

The most profound of the Christian paralells, I feel, in Tolkien's work is the most obvious one of Illuvatar. The One God. I feel that the mythology is a fascinating -- and enlightening -- exploration of the nature of God.

Actually, it is probably this feature of Tolkien's work that holds the greatest attraction for me.

08-19-2003, 02:32 AM	#18
Gwaihir the Windlord Essence of Darkness Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Evermore Posts: 1,420	The most profound of the Christian paralells, I feel, in Tolkien's work is the most obvious one of Illuvatar. The One God. I feel that the mythology is a fascinating -- and enlightening -- exploration of the nature of God. Actually, it is probably this feature of Tolkien's work that holds the greatest attraction for me.