The Lord of the Bible?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Originally Posted by Mansun

Another important comparison is the ending to the LOTR - Gandalf passes into the far green country where the undying lands await. Does this not ring bells as to where Jesus ends up when he has done his tme on earth? Tolkein was a devout Christian I can imagine.

Old J.R.R was Christian, yes. Roman Catholic, I believe.
One cannot deny that Tolkien was suggesting a Heaven like place. His Christian faith is obviously in influence on his work, there’s no denying that. I still wouldn't say he was stealing it.
Besides which, I'm sure that the 'western seas' and all that are based in Norse and other mythologies. Tolkien got his inspiration from all over the town (so to speak).