The dramatic scene with Elrond confronting Isildur over the One Ring in Jackson’s movie, while iconic, did not happen that ...

Given that the Ring can only be destroyed in the fires of the volcano, it seems illogical that Sauron would leave it unguarded. Frodo and Sam are able to access the Cracks of Doom unchallenged ...

Frodo Baggins, as the one chosen to be the Ring bearer, is the Cross bearer. He is, therefore, a Christ figure. This is why Tolkien has him leaving Rivendell on Dec. 25 and arriving at Mount Doom ...