Christianity and Myth: Why There’s No Jewish “Narnia”

by David P. Goldman

Somewhere in Tolkien’s letters he makes clear that the Dwarves of Middle Earth are his Jews. The Dwarvish language of which a few short examples are given is obviously derived from Semitic sources, just as High-Elven stems from Finnish and other Northern European roots. The Dwarves were created . . . . Continue Reading »

5 Mar 2010

Whatever Happened to Susan Pevensie?

by Matthew Alderman

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17 Feb 2009

Mortality: The Measure of Our Days

by Gilbert Meilaender

Men must endure Their going hence, even as their coming hither; Ripeness is all.  —King Lear For much of human history death was associated at least as much with infancy and youth as with old age. To live to be old was an achievement—a modest victory over death, and one often . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Feb 1991