The ring and the cross
Subtitle: Christianity and The lord of the rings
By: edited by Paul E. Kerry
Contributors: ebrary, Inc
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Madison [N.J.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9781611470642; 9781611470659
Subjects: Fiction; Christianity
Description: From the publisher. The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien's oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien's Roman Catholicism and the role it plays in understanding his writings. The volume's contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. The Ring and the Cross invites readers to draw their own conclusions about a subject that has fascinated Tolkien enthusiasts since the publication of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. The ring; title: pt. 2. The cross.