Christian and Jewish influences in Tolkien's work?

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Christian and Jewish influences in Tolkien's work?

12-04-2008, 12:49 PM

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GrayMouser

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inked

SACA,

I fear that when an author says he has an intent or specifically denies an attributed intent by a reader or critic, I have to listen to the author. Really listen to the author, though I may yet make my case. I suspect that it is easier to attribute intent when the author cannot so make clear the purposes intended or not.

Except, of course, when that author is JK Rowling...

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