![]() ![]() In fact, Tolkien’s faith may have inspired Lewis to become Christian. But the act of will of faith is not a single moment of final decision: it is a permanently repeated final act.” Our love may be chilled and our will eroded by the spectacle of the shortcomings, folly, and even sins of the Church and its ministers, but I do not think that one who has once had faith goes back over the line for these reasons (least of all anyone with historical knowledge).” Tolkien wrote, “In the last resort faith is an act of will, inspired by love. ![]() In a 1963 letter to Michael Tolkien, J.R.R. ![]() The father of high fantasy, Tolkien was famous for his pioneering work in English literature, especially when it comes to “The Hobbit.” A philologist and a scholar, Tolkien was influential when it came to language, and also was a devout Catholic. Tolkien’s 131st birthday, here are some facts you may not know ![]()
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