Frodo’s Journey | Discovering the Hidden Meaning of the Lord of the Rings
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What deeply Christian truths are hidden in J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous work? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Joseph Pearce, internationally acclaimed author and visiting professor at Ave Maria University, to talk about finding the profound Catholic themes in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings while exploring issues such as divine providence, suffering, and original sin.  Resources:  Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)  Ave Maria University website  Learn more about Professor Joseph Pearce and his work on his website  Read Joseph Pearce’s work on the Christian character of Frodo’s Journey   
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