Lewis & Tolkien vs. The World?
A Video Review of
The War for Middle-Earth:
J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945
Joseph Laconte
Hardcover: Thomas Nelson, 2025
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Video description:
How were two of the twentieth century’s greatest writers (C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein) impacted by World War II? How did the events of this global confilct impact their careers, their friendship, and their literary output? How did their academic interests intersect, and how did they respond to the worldwide shifts in culture they observed? This is what Joseph Loconte’s new book, ‘The War For Middle-Earth’ is all about. 00:00 – Intro and Patreon Blurb
01:15 – Main Idea
04:36 – Research
06:10 – Readability
07:29 – Reaction
Joel Wentz
Joel Wentz is currently the Executive Pastor at Missio Dei Church in Portland, Maine. He previously served in college campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. In addition to reading and writing, his passions include tabletop gaming, music, and coffee. His favorite book genres are epic fantasy and epic theology. He lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and son, and his personal writing and podcast are at: joelwentz.com
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