Tolkien’s Faith | Dr. Michael Ward Interviews Holly Ordway

Author Holly Ordway sits down with theologian and fellow literary 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 . Tolkien’s Catholic faith and the impact it had on his work. Learn more or pre-order the book at ———ABOUT THE BOOK——— 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 t