Ward's comment that Tolkien's faith is not obvious in Middle-earth, unlike his friend C. S. Lewis's Narnia, and concludes that "Only if we recognize Tolkien's deep Christian faith can we hope to understand the life and work of the 'Maker of Middle-earth'". Notes References Primary This list identifies each item's location in Tolkien's writings. Secondary Sources The Lord of the Rings Themes of The Lord of the Rings