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8. Frodo's Failure: The Triumph of Grace
January 3, 2012
During our final lecture, we'll look at the climactic moment of Frodo's failure on Mount Doom, his struggle with Gollum, and the paradox of triumphant providential grace.
8. Frodo's Failure: The Triumph of Grace
January 3, 2012
During our final lecture, we'll look at the climactic moment of Frodo's failure on Mount Doom, his struggle with Gollum, and the paradox of triumphant providential grace.
7. Beyond the Power of the Ring: The Riddle of Tom Bombadil & Other Neglected Characters
January 3, 2012
For our seventh lecture, we're exploring some of the lesser-known characters of The Lord of the including Tom Bombadil, Treebeard, Radagast, and others. Far from being "throw-away" characters, they all have important significance and point to Tolkien's deep Catholicism.
7. Beyond the Power of the Ring: The Riddle of Tom Bombadil & Other Neglected Characters
January 3, 2012
For our seventh lecture, we're exploring some of the lesser-known characters of The Lord of the including Tom Bombadil, Treebeard, Radagast, and others. Far from being "throw-away" characters, they all have important significance and point to Tolkien's deep Catholicism.
6. Of Wizards and Kings: Frodo, Gandalf, & Aragon as Figures of Christ
January 3, 2012
Our sixth lecture discusses how Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn work particularly as Christ figures given certain characteristics and various points in the story. Through these characters, Tolkien introduces Christ into the story with a subtlety that refuses to be labeled as "allegory."
6. Of Wizards and Kings: Frodo, Gandalf, & Aragon as Figures of Christ
January 3, 2012
Our sixth lecture discusses how Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn work particularly as Christ figures given certain characteristics and various points in the story. Through these characters, Tolkien introduces Christ into the story with a subtlety that refuses to be labeled as "allegory."
5. Seeing Ourselves in the Story: The Hobbits, Boromir, Faramir, & Gollum as Everyman Figures
January 3, 2012
In this fifth lecture, we'll discover the various characters in The Lord of the Rings who reflect our humanity. Art is the mirror of reality and these characters can reflect important truths about ourselves.
5. Seeing Ourselves in the Story: The Hobbits, Boromir, Faramir, & Gollum as Everyman Figures
January 3, 2012
In this fifth lecture, we'll discover the various characters in The Lord of the Rings who reflect our humanity. Art is the mirror of reality and these characters can reflect important truths about ourselves.
4. Of Elves and Men: Fighting the Long Defeat
January 3, 2012
This fourth lecture considers how Elves and Men are integral to Tolkien's description of The Lord of the Rings as an allegory of death and immortality. We'll also discuss the role of a memento mori, the reminder of death, in the story and how it directs us to consider the Four Last Things.
4. Of Elves and Men: Fighting the Long Defeat
January 3, 2012
This fourth lecture considers how Elves and Men are integral to Tolkien's description of The Lord of the Rings as an allegory of death and immortality. We'll also discuss the role of a memento mori, the reminder of death, in the story and how it directs us to consider the Four Last Things.
3. The Meaning of the Ring: "To Rule Them All... and in the Darkness Blind Them
January 3, 2012
Our third lecture is devoted to the One Ring which seeks to rule all and bind all in darkness. We'll reveal the Ring as a symbol of sin in general and Original Sin in particular and look at the consequences of indulging in sin.
3. The Meaning of the Ring: "To Rule Them All... and in the Darkness Blind Them
January 3, 2012
Our third lecture is devoted to the One Ring which seeks to rule all and bind all in darkness. We'll reveal the Ring as a symbol of sin in general and Original Sin in particular and look at the consequences of indulging in sin.
2. True Myth: J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and the Truth of Fiction
January 3, 2012
During this second lecture, we'll discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis's friendship and the philosophy of myth which developed as fruit of their friendship. This philosophy of myth shaped Tolkien's creative vision and helps us to understand the hidden meaning of The Lord of the Rings.
2. True Myth: J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and the Truth of Fiction
January 3, 2012
During this second lecture, we'll discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis's friendship and the philosophy of myth which developed as fruit of their friendship. This philosophy of myth shaped Tolkien's creative vision and helps us to understand the hidden meaning of The Lord of the Rings.
1. Introducing J. R. R. Tolkien: The Man Behind The Myth
January 3, 2012
In our first lecture, we will look at the importance of understanding the personhood and beliefs of the author in order to understand his works. We will J.R.R. Tolkien's life and his theological and philosophical beliefs.
1. Introducing J. R. R. Tolkien: The Man Behind The Myth
January 3, 2012
In our first lecture, we will look at the importance of understanding the personhood and beliefs of the author in order to understand his works. We will J.R.R. Tolkien's life and his theological and philosophical beliefs.
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Where to Watch The Hidden Meaning of the Lord of the Rings: The Theological Vision in Tolkien's Fiction
The Hidden Meaning of the Lord of the Rings: The Theological Vision in Tolkien's Fiction is available for streaming on the Catholic Courses Institute website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Hidden Meaning of the Lord of the Rings: The Theological Vision in Tolkien's Fiction on demand at Amazon.
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CastJoseph Pearce
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Premiere DateJanuary 3, 2012
