Tolkien and the Bible - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Alaksoron · 05-23-2004, 02:19 PM

I have noticed several similiarities in the Tolkien series to themes found in the Bible. You may have noticed them, as well. I believe these are purposefully placed metaphors. To understand this you must realize that both the honorable professor J.R.R. Tolkien and his colleague, professor C.S. Lewis, were both devoted Christian men of God. If you do not believe this, it is an established fact. The books they wrote (J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, The Hobbit, and the Silmarillion, C.S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia) they wrote simultaneously with some collaboration with the intention of presenting the story of the Christ in a whole new light (fortunately for us lovers of fantasy). The first analogy I wish to draw is that of the Elves. The Elves are portrayed in Tolkien as essentially perfect beings. What abot Elves like Feanor, Celgorm, and Eol, you ask? Wait, I'll get to that. It is possible for a Elf to fall. Indeed, it was from these fallen Elves the Orcs came. This bears a striking similairity to the Angels in the Bible. When they sin they fall and become the fallen angels, or demons.

05-23-2004, 02:19 PM	#1
Alaksoron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 73	Tolkien and the Bible I have noticed several similiarities in the Tolkien series to themes found in the Bible. You may have noticed them, as well. I believe these are purposefully placed metaphors. To understand this you must realize that both the honorable professor J.R.R. Tolkien and his colleague, professor C.S. Lewis, were both devoted Christian men of God. If you do not believe this, it is an established fact. The books they wrote (J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, The Hobbit, and the Silmarillion, C.S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia) they wrote simultaneously with some collaboration with the intention of presenting the story of the Christ in a whole new light (fortunately for us lovers of fantasy). The first analogy I wish to draw is that of the Elves. The Elves are portrayed in Tolkien as essentially perfect beings. What abot Elves like Feanor, Celgorm, and Eol, you ask? Wait, I'll get to that. It is possible for a Elf to fall. Indeed, it was from these fallen Elves the Orcs came. This bears a striking similairity to the Angels in the Bible. When they sin they fall and become the fallen angels, or demons. __________________ Whether the wolf beats the bear or the bear beats the wolf, the rabbit still loses.