Inklings

An undergraduate literary society at Oxford University was formed in the early 1930's. They gave themselves the name, The Inklings. Their focus was on reading to each other works in progress and getting feedback from others. In a short period of time, professors and other students joined the society and by the mid-1930s, the group consisted mainly of professors and other serious writers. The society continued through World War II and up to the end of the 1940s. Over that period, the focus of the group took a decidedly Christian turn and came to be known for writers who wrote Christian works under the guise of fantasy. Many of the writings have become significant works in world literature and bestsellers. The most significant Inklings were J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Lord of the Rings" and C.S. Lewis, author of "The Space Trilogy" and "The Chronicles of Narnia." Less well known, but equally important was Charles Williams, author of several influential novels, the best known of which being "All Hallows Eve."

If you never thought of Bilbo and Frodo as Christian pilgrims, take another look.