The Tolkeinite's bible? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Duncariel · 06-26-2003, 03:20 PM

Somehow I can't see the Silmarillion being even close to the Bible in related terms, even for a Tolkienite. It only deals with the creation of Arda and the events that follow. The Lord of the Rings continues these stories, as does much other Tolkien literature.

The Bible, on the other hand, deals with the creation of the world, and what we believe is the end~in prophecy. It is also more of a guidbook than a storybook, something to live by. If a Tolkienite lived by the events in the Silm., he would probably go to prison.

06-26-2003, 03:20 PM	#7
Duncariel Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Land of the Ice and Snow Posts: 226	Somehow I can't see the Silmarillion being even close to the Bible in related terms, even for a Tolkienite. It only deals with the creation of Arda and the events that follow. The Lord of the Rings continues these stories, as does much other Tolkien literature. The Bible, on the other hand, deals with the creation of the world, and what we believe is the end~in prophecy. It is also more of a guidbook than a storybook, something to live by. If a Tolkienite lived by the events in the Silm., he would probably go to prison. __________________ Middle-earth: Insanity "What, the peons aren't trusted?" -- Yazoo, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children