Post by Elentari on Apr 16, 2003 14:44:24 GMT -5
Elentari II
The Lily
Posts : 226
Reg : 02/23/2003
Date Posted: 13/03/2003 7:46 AM
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Now, I don't like LOTR is an analogy. Or that the Silm is one of Genesis. But I do think that Tolkien's faith was a major background factor.
There are several similarities in the Silm, and in LOTR. There are also differences. Point them out, and even point out impossibles theories, such as the Ring represents weapons such as guns, cannons, etc. Not swords and arrows and whatnot.
Just post things that seem to have a deeper meaning, even if they don't. (Which is probably the case.)
Has anyone read 'Finding God in the Lord of the Rings'?
~ Elentari II
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Nurumaiel
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Reg : 03/15/2003
Date Posted: 22/03/2003 1:29 PM
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Neither do I wish to think of LOTR as an analogy. Tolkien didn't like people to think of it as that, either. However, I am willing to accept it as a Christian work, because it is.
Let's see... differences... silmilarities (if I spelled that wrong, it's because I'm struggling not to write Silmarillion)... I'm afraid everything will be from a Roman Catholic's point of view, so, if nobody minds that, I'll proceed. I have all of tonight and all of tomorrow.
Bekah: I hope you don't take what I said in Nuru's Tale to heart. I just wanted to get a point across... to everyone. Who I was, what I feel, and how moods can affect me. I love you, so don't ever think that I don't!)
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