Tolkien / The Hobbit

The sophomore season of The Rings of Powerwill debut globally on Prime Video on August 29 and follow the “ascending evil presence of Sauron as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power,” a news release said.

When Amazon first announced the new series, many feared it would take on a dark, sensual, and gory feel similar to that of the popular show, Game of Thrones. I am happy that they have stayed true to their story and are producing a family-friendly show that doesn't rely on selling worldly values. They are able to tell a compelling, entertaining story that not once feels lacking by the exclusion of sexual or gory scenes.

"Surely you don’t disbelieve the prophecies, because you had a hand in bringing them about yourself?" -Gandalf

With Amazon’s The Rings of Power coming out soon, it’s a good time to look at some of J.R.R. Tolkien's other work.

The much-anticipated Amazon series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV-14) tells the story of Galadriel -- a young female elf who has everything that's needed to be a successful warrior in Middle Earth -- and dozens of other Middle Earth heroes as they protect their kingdom.Here are four things you should know about The Rings of Power:

There is not a decision you make today that will not affect somebody in your life.

Tolkien's works demonstrate that it's possible to have a dark childhood and still possess a remarkable and life-affirming imagination.

Middle-earth is a world constructed on Christian principles, but that doesn't mean The Hobbit should be taken as a subliminally evangelistic work.

If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, then this series may be for you. There is a new “Lord of the Rings” series, coming to Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 2, based on the books by Christian author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Lots of people talk about C.S. Lewis' friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and their part in the Oxford writers' group called the Inklings. But who were the other 17 members of the Inklings?

A summons-by-fire spreads across the kingdom, from mountaintop to mountaintop, and the sentinels shout this triumphant news "The beacons are lit!"

Fans and non-fans alike will appreciate witnessing the myriad of influences and experiences that Tolkien's fantasy works bring to life.

How are most people inspired to live lives of courage, love, and integrity? Through good stories.

Just when you thought Middle Earth had finally closed its doors for good, a new film promises to take viewers back to the Shire and beyond.

The messy desk is (to me at least) a sign of how thrilling theological study can be. The stacks of books are a symbol of the creative intellectual potential God has given each of us.