J.R.R. Tolkien

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary works are often the subject of speakers that come to the SPU campus. Seattle Pacific has hosted a number of lectures and discussions about this intriguing man’s life, thoughts, and stories.

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    • Jul 12, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Wartime Wisdom: Ten Uncommon Insights from The Lord of the Rings About Evil (Part 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2011


    2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.

    The Lord of the Rings as a Defense of Western Civilization (Part 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2010


    2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture.

    The Lord of the Rings as a Defense of Western Civilization (Part 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 38:57


    2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture.

    The Lord of the Rings as a Defense of Western Civilization (Part 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 38:41


    2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture.

    Lewis, Tolkien, and Chesterton on Myth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 59:58


    1983/07/11. Defines myth and looks at why the stories of Lewis and Tolkien approach but don't quite attain myth status. Richard Purtill, C.S. Lewis Institute.

    Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the British Literary Tradition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 61:56


    1980/06/16. Studies how writers of the British Christian tradition have incorporated the realm of nature and spirit into their works. Janet L. Knedlik, Associate Professor of English. C.S. Lewis Institute.

    Wartime Wisdom: Ten Uncommon Insights from The Lord of the Rings About Evil (Part 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 62:51


    2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.

    C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien: Scholars and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 84:48


    2003/03/11. Chronicles the relationship between Lewis and Tolkien, how Tolkien led Lewis to Christ, and the story of their friendship and discourse. Christopher Mitchell, Director of Wade Center, Wheaton College. C.S. Lewis Institute.

    Wartime Wisdom: Ten Uncommon Insights from The Lord of the Rings About Evil (Part 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 62:38


    2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.

    Tolkien, Man and Myth (Part 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 44:30


    2001/11/10. Examines Tolkien as a Christian and father and his views on myth: stories that tell truth with Christian themes at heart. Joseph Pearce, Christian Author and Tolkien scholar.

    Tolkien, Man and Myth (Part 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 44:46


    2001/11/10. Examines Tolkien as a Christian and father and his views on myth: stories that tell truth with Christian themes at heart. Joseph Pearce, Christian Author and Tolkien scholar.

    Literary Background of the Lord of the Rings (Part 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 50:34


    2001/11/10. Explores themes from various European literary traditions woven into Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Janet Blumberg, Professor of English.

    Literary Background of the Lord of the Rings (Part 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2010 50:19


    2001/11/10. Explores themes from various European literary traditions woven into Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Janet Blumberg, Professor of English.

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