Perhaps Hobbits are so adored by fans because they represent something we can all relate to: feelings of hope and inadequacy on our grand mortal adventure.
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Skeptics have sometimes compared the Book of Mormon to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, including his epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings. If, they reason, Tolkien could create an entire imaginary world, with a large and detailed geography and a complex history that involves multiple ethnic groups, wars, and intricate subplots, it’s surely not impossible to imagine that Joseph Smith might have done the same.
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After performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their 2013 Christmas concert and starring in a 2016 BYUtv holiday movie, John Rhys-Davies has had more exposure to Latter-day Saints and their culture than most in the movie industry.
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Lord of the Rings and Latter-day Saints—the two go hand-in-hand more often than most of us care to admit. One does not simply sit through a three-hour block without hearing Middle-earth references in Sunday School on a regular basis.
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What do prophets and apostles, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? Their wisdom is timeless and their words touch our hearts. But can you tell these inspiring men's words apart? Find out how well you know the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as well as counsel from prophets and apostles in the quiz below!
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Mormons, we love our epic fantasy. And nothing quite tops the wonder of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.
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