Friends, here are my thoughts on the life and influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, a literary evangelist best known for his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. His many books powerfully carry the Gospel message and continue to subtly evangelize the imaginations of millions of readers today. However, since his death, many have taken the view that J.R.R. Tolkien was dismissive of modern culture and “backward-looking.” “Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages” overturns these common misconce