What would you ask a Lord of the Rings’ expert if you had the opportunity? Well, you have such an opportunity. Dr. Michael N. Stanton is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Vermont and author of Hobbits, Elves, and Wizards: Exploring the Wonders and Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Dr. Stanton taught a class on Tolkien’s great epic for over 25 years and has graciously agreed to be interviewed by me for the benefit of Eucatastrophe readers. So, what should I ask him? What do you want me to ask him?

Here’s part one of the interview.

What should I write about on my blog?  I’d like to write a series of posts that address various issues/topics from a gospel-centered perspective.  For example: “The Gospel and Work” or “The Gospel and Entertainment”, etc.  What topics would you like to see me tackle at some point? The Gospel and ___________.  The sky is the limit (within reason)!

Someone recently gave me $30 to purchase a book for myself.  What two or three books would you recommend?  They can be theological or non-theological, fiction or non-fiction.  My only request is that you recommend a few books that you believe are well worth reading.

I enjoy movies with redemptive themes.  What are a few relatively unknown or forgotten movies with redemptive themes that you would recommend I watch?