The War for Middle-earth | Joseph Loconte

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"Evil labors with vast power and perpetual success – in vain: preparing always only the soil for unexpected good to sprout in." —J.R.R. Tolkien What does it mean to cling to truth, beauty, and goodness in the shadow of history’s darkest hours? Can goodness truly spring forth from evil? These questions lie at the heart of this Socrates in the City conversation with historian Joseph Loconte. The discussion focuses on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, two literary giants who wrote their masterpieces in the aftermath of World War II. In his latest book, The War for Middle-earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945, Loconte—together with SITC host Eric Metaxas—traces how the devastation of World War II shaped both the friendship and the imaginations of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, inspiring them to create works that continue to illuminate the battle between good and evil. This episode of Socrates in the City is brought to you by Cornerstone University. Cornerstone University students are not only tomorrow's Christian influencers; they are today's Christian leaders. Prepare for your God-given calling with 65+ accredited market-ready degree programs from associate to doctorate offered online and on campus in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Join us in boldly influencing the world for Jesus Christ at cornerstone.edu. Subscribe to Socrates in the City https://www.youtube.com/@socratesinthecity?sub_confirmation=1 Interested in attending a Socrates in the City event? Sign up for our newsletter: https://socratesinthecity.com/sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram @socratesinthecity #tolkien #cslewis #war #socratesinthecity