Dr. Michael Ward Interviews Holly Ordway on "Tolkien’s Faith"
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2023
- Author Holly Ordway sits down with CS Lewis scholar Michael Ward to discuss her highly anticipated new book, “Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography,” in which she offers a comprehensive, in-depth look at J.R.R. Tolkien’s Catholic faith and the impact it had on his work.
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Tolkien described “The Lord of the Rings” as “a fundamentally religious and Catholic work” and declared, “I am a Christian (which can be deduced from my stories).” Yet he insisted his writings were not allegories, and Middle-earth is loved by millions who do not share his religious beliefs.
How were his faith and his fiction related? Holly Ordway answers that question biographically, focusing on Tolkien’s spiritual development, a dramatic story that previous accounts of his life have left largely unexplored.
Tolkien’s faith was hard-won. His Anglican upbringing was overturned when his mother converted to Catholicism. Soon afterward, she died, leaving Tolkien under the guardianship of a Catholic priest, who forbade him for three years to see his Protestant sweetheart; he eventually married her nonetheless. The Great War, in which most of his close friends were killed, deepened Tolkien’s reliance on his faith but was followed by a barren stretch in which he “almost ceased to practise” his religion. Friendship with C.S. Lewis and success with “The Hobbit” were followed by another war and by turmoil in the Church that sternly tested Tolkien’s commitments.
The challenges and triumphs in his religious life are reflected in his masterpiece, “The Lord of the Rings,” that epic tale of endurance against the odds. As Ordway shows in her expertly researched and richly illustrated study, Tolkien’s faith and Tolkien’s fiction are intimately related, though in subtle and complex ways. This long-overdue spiritual biography gives new insight into his works by shedding fresh light on their author’s deepest-held convictions.
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JRPR Tolkien, pray for us; and we pray for the repose of your soul as well
What a marvelous,lovely woman. I can't wait to read her book.
I was at mass last Sunday in the church where Tolkien and Edith got married... ST Mary's, the modest but peaceful catholic church in Warwick. It is lovely to know they were there.
What a wonderful interview. Thank you, Drs. Ward and Ordway. This reminds me a lot of the work that Joseph Pearce has done to shed light on the Catholic influence on the works of Wilde and Shakespeare.
What a fantastic interview! Thank you.
Such a wonderful interview. I am enjoying my read of Dr. Ordway's book and eagerly look forward to each new chapter.
Best book I've read this year highlighting morals and values in the LOTR books which are based in his faith
I had heard their friendship had ended at the end glad to hear they remained friends .. Love both authors
I cannot wait to read the book
Hadn’t realized he was a biblical translator
The interview felt so short 🥲 Thanks!
By the way I am not convinced that England is no longer anti catholic. We are not attacked in the normal course of events, but our divergence from mainstream cultural norms does provoke a backlash. The C of E is more embedded, and responsive to, the prevailing culture.
Wonderful interview!
Reading the book now!
I have the Jerusalem Bible along with others
💙❣💟 so o important facts ..
It seems to me that Joseph Pearce's biography would have highlighted Tolkien's faith so I don't think it's fair to say that there were no biographies which highlighted his faith.
What’s with the avoidance of the word Catholic.? Tolkien was specifically a practicing Catholic. C’mon..
Unless you live the sermon on the mount you are not a Christian.
I think I would say: "Unless you SINCERELY TRY to live the Sermon on the Mount you are not a true Christian." Only one human being in history could truly live that Sermon, and He was also God.