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The Genius Tolkien: Divine Comedy and Divine Epic The Pursuit of Wisdom Catholic Courses
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Delve into the rich tapestry of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary masterpieces with Joseph Pearce in this illuminating podcast series. In the fourth session, Pearce explores the profound connections between Tolkien's Middle-earth and medieval literature, drawing parallels with works such as Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Dante's Divine Comedy. Unveiling the theological depths embedded in Tolkien's storytelling, Pearce elucidates how symbolic dates and characters mirror biblical themes, culminating in Frodo Baggins as a Christ figure. Join us as we unravel the divine epic of Middle-earth and its echoes of the Middle Ages.
Delve into the rich tapestry of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary masterpieces with Joseph Pearce in this illuminating podcast series. In the fourth session, Pearce explores the profound connections between Tolkien's Middle-earth and medieval literature, drawing parallels with works such as Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Dante's Divine Comedy. Unveiling the theological depths embedded in Tolkien's storytelling, Pearce elucidates how symbolic dates and characters mirror biblical themes, culminating in Frodo Baggins as a Christ figure. Join us as we unravel the divine epic of Middle-earth and its echoes of the Middle Ages.
18 min