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Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkein Revealed
J.R.R. Tolkien stated that he wrote his mythology to be enjoyed by readers - and yet, that was only the beginning. But are there more to Tolkien's words beyond the "fairy tale?"
For decades, interpreters have guessed at the underlying messages contained within Tolkien's mythology. Yet until now, no one has pulled together a comprehensive interpretation of the deeper, hidden messages within the greatest mythological tales ever told.
In 'Mount Doom, ' Paul List and Ali Ghaffari show how Tolkien began with the most significant true myth, the Creation storyfrom the book of Genesis, adapted it to the creation of an individual human being, brought in a prophecy about the greatestthreat to humanity - idolatry and slavery as a result of over-reliance on digital machinery and artificial intelligence.
Tolkien's mythology is his warning to humanity and his hope for the revival of Western civilization. This complete reinterpretation of the Lord of the Rings mythology will forever change how the world understands J.R.R. Tolkien and his life's work.
For decades, interpreters have guessed at the underlying messages contained within Tolkien's mythology. Yet until now, no one has pulled together a comprehensive interpretation of the deeper, hidden messages within the greatest mythological tales ever told.
In 'Mount Doom, ' Paul List and Ali Ghaffari show how Tolkien began with the most significant true myth, the Creation storyfrom the book of Genesis, adapted it to the creation of an individual human being, brought in a prophecy about the greatestthreat to humanity - idolatry and slavery as a result of over-reliance on digital machinery and artificial intelligence.
Tolkien's mythology is his warning to humanity and his hope for the revival of Western civilization. This complete reinterpretation of the Lord of the Rings mythology will forever change how the world understands J.R.R. Tolkien and his life's work.
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594 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2022
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October 10, 2024
Brilliant Analysis of Tolkien's work
While I was not familiar with Tolkien's Silmarillion I have read the Lord of the Rings trilogy three times. I was always curious where the Catholicism was alluded to within the book. Also, the Tom Bombadil character completely confounded me. I wanted to know more. This book explains and highlights even more than I could have imagined. I would recommend it highly to anyone who appreciates J.R.R. Tolkien only to appreciate him even more.
While I was not familiar with Tolkien's Silmarillion I have read the Lord of the Rings trilogy three times. I was always curious where the Catholicism was alluded to within the book. Also, the Tom Bombadil character completely confounded me. I wanted to know more. This book explains and highlights even more than I could have imagined. I would recommend it highly to anyone who appreciates J.R.R. Tolkien only to appreciate him even more.
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