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08-24-2006, 06:59 AM

Does anyone think Tolkien effectively stole many of his ideas from the Bible? Examples are the Balrog - Satan; Saruman/Grima - Judas; Gandalf the White resurrection; Elrond - Jesus?

08-24-2006, 06:59 AM	#1
Mansun Guest Posts: n/a	The Lord of the Rings vs The Bible Does anyone think Tolkien effectively stole many of his ideas from the Bible? Examples are the Balrog - Satan; Saruman/Grima - Judas; Gandalf the White resurrection; Elrond - Jesus? Last edited by Mansun; 08-24-2006 at 07:08 AM.