The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: The Grapes of Wrath allegorizes the Book of Exodus as a Depression-era story filled with Christian symbolism and religious imagery. Lewis: Likely one of the tales most known for Christian symbolism, aside from The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia explores the concepts of good and evil and serves as an allegory for Jesus' death on the cross and recounts the gospel in a timeless, family-friendly fantasy tale. Other Famous Tales With Christian Symbolism However, Tolkien's son served in World War II, and this was thought to have reinvigorated Tolkien's passion for writing, as he sent snippets of the tale to his son in letters during the war. Although there are certain biblical passages that reflect that Jesus may have felt lonely and abandoned at certain times during his difficult journey, he never truly despaired and gave up in the way Frodo did just before the destruction of the Ring. Just before he destroys the Ring, he nearly succumbs to its power-which is contrary to Jesus' angelic nature. He represents each of us struggling to destroy our sinful nature or temptation, which is represented by the One Ring.
However, in some ways, Frodo represents the everyman of the Christian world. In the end, Frodo's sacrifice cost him his life he could no longer return peacefully to the Shire with his fellow Hobbits, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. His journey to take the One Ring back to Middle-earth can be interpreted as a representation of Christ's sacrifice-dying for the sin of man. Isn't Frodo Also a Christ Figure?įrodo is often seen as the part of Christ that experienced suffering and sacrifice. The faithfulness of Christ is seen in the faithfulness of Sam, and like Frodo, all those who follow Christ should be thankful that we serve a God who loves us passionately.
" Therefore, Aragorn represents Christ the warrior and liberator, as well as the coming king who will reign with glory! When Jesus comes, it will truly be "the return of the king. Christian theology also teaches that Christ’s reign will be characterized by a great renewal of the Heavens and Earth and everlasting peace. In addition, Jesus will be restored to the throne and rule over the heavens and the earth. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.” (Revelation 19:11-13) He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. When Jesus returns, the book of Revelation describes Jesus as a warrior much like Aragorn: In Christian theology, Jesus Christ is going to return to the world and rescue all those who have faithfully served God. The Christ symbolism of Aragorn largely draws from the Jesus of Revelation. Aragorn is crowned king by Gandalf after the fall of Sauron.
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