The Tolkien Road

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0247 – The Good News of the Return of the King: An Interview with Michael Jahosky

On episode 247, John visits with Michael Jahosky, author of the book The Good News of the Return of the King.

Purchase The Good News of the Return of the King » https://amzn.to/3gSos5d.

For more info on Michael, visit his website » https://mythicmission.com/.

Topics

– Michael’s inspiration for this book » 5:15
– Lord of the Rings as Michael’s “road to Jerusalem” » 7:37
– Lord of the Rings and the sensation of reality » 14:10
– Non-Christian mythological elements in Lord of the Rings » 22:15
– Allegory, Fairy-story, Parables, and Tolkien » 27:51
– Lord of the Rings as “Good News” » 42:32
– Thorin as King David » 53:00
– The Debate of Finrod and Andreth » 57:45

and more!

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SHOUT-oUTS

The Executive Producers of this episode are Liis U, Andrew T, John R., and Ms. Anonymous.

Special thanks to the following patrons: 

  • Liis U
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  • John R
  • Ms. Anonymous
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  • Ish of the Hammer
  • Teresa C
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