Gandalf was sent by the Valar from the land of Valinor to rescue the people of Middle-earth from evil and to protect them from Sauron.įor those who have not read The Silmarillion, the Valar are basically the gods and goddesses of Middle-earth, and Valinor is the land of bliss in which they dwell. Gandalf is the dominant symbol of Christ in The Lord of the Rings evidence of this can be found by first looking at how Gandalf came to Middle-earth and then considering his actions throughout the story.
Gandalf: The Wandering Pilgrim and Savior of Middle-earth Literally carried Frodo up Mount Doom in the final stages of his journey to destroy the One Ring, helping him to complete his mission, and carrying his burden as he struggles to fulfill his purpose (as Jesus carried the struggling believer)ġ. Overcomes evil reigns in peace and righteousness Resurrected as "Gandalf the White" after his sacrifice Sacrifices himself for the rest of the Fellowship Dual identities: a common man and a powerful, mystical figureĪccepts his leadership role and embraces his destinyĭisciple-like self-sacrificial and faithful
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