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Thereby proving that Tolkein regarded h9is work as more than fantasy. They combine the Nordic myths upon which Western civilzation is established.
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JRR Tolkien was a devoted Christian. He and CS Lewis spent hours together at Oxford discussing Christianity. The trilogy reflects the high morality and world view of the Christian faith.