How Tolkien’s Christian faith influenced The Lord of the Rings
By 
Giles Gough2022-09-01T15:34:00
Reported to cost more than £350 million, Amazon’s new series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the most expensive TV series ever created. Giles Gough takes a look at how J.R.R Tolkien’s Catholic faith shaped one of the best-selling books of all time
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