Scholars might want to argue with Tolkien about his specific understanding of the term 'allegory"but its certain that we cant talk about precise correspondences between characters and events in LOTR and in the Christian story as set out in the Bible. But we can consider some ways in which we may find our reading of LOTR enriched by certain resonances with the Bible, especially in relation to the biblical world view.

Five Dock Anglicans hope to double their congregation on the eve of ANZAC Day as the local community gathers to remember the fallen.

Grisham has been described as a writer of 'good solid commercial fiction and his latest offering, 'The Broker is no exception. Good, solid commercial fiction this may be; but how many times must we tread the path of political espionage, CIA conspiracy, government power plays and the guy caught in the middle running for his life?

Archbishop Peter Jensen releases his response to the election of the new Pope as Margaret Rodgers warns Sydney Anglicans not to rely on Benedict XVI as their champion, despite his conservative Christian agenda.

Even secular media are reporting a religious 'revolution' involving thousands of Dalits "“ Indias 'untouchables "“ converting to Christ. Last night members of All Saints Petersham were able to hear the news first hand.

Church growth today is big business. Many people, from bureaucrats in declining denominations, to sociologists of religion, to earnest young evangelical pastors, would like to know what a growing church is like and how to have one.

Tony Payne likes a scrap over difficult terrain, and Fatherhood is everything youd expect from the award-winning author of Islam in our backyard. It is fiesty and forthright. It is edifying and entertaining.

Needles are by no means Emma Hunters favourite thing. But they are a necessary evil if she is going to join a team of seven Youthworks volunteers in Nairobi this year.