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Tolkien's Saints

How hobbits, elves, and men manifest Christian ethics

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Sep 02, 2025
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The Lord of the Rings has many characters imbued by a Christian ethos and worldview. While Gandalf, Frodo, and Aragorn jointly represent Christ, their friends and allies demonstrate the depth of Christian archetypes in Tolkien’s world.

Repentant heroes, steadfast friends, and superhuman elves — in subtle glimpses and Tolkien’s mastery of phrasing — show…

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