Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Aragorn as Jesus

There are many different 'Jesus' figures in The Lord of the Rings. In a way, each member of the Fellowship is a different representative of Him.

Aragorn

Aragorn is a lonely Ranger under the disguise of Strider, so he doesn't look too pretty. But 'All that is gold does not glitter'. He is heir to the throne of Gondor, but doesn't want to take up his place as king until the end. He is misunderstood, and taken as a dangerous man by many who meet him. He heals Faramir, Eowyn, and Merry in The Return Of The King.
'The hands of a King are the hands of a Healer'.

Jesus

Jesus is the King of our World. He takes his place on the Throne to rule and judge us justly. While living on this earth, Jesus was ignored, dispised, misunderstood, and even killed by those around him. To be honest, being a carpenter's son, he wouldn't have looked too glamorous, but 'All that is gold does not glitter'.
Jesus' hands are the hands of a King. The King. They are also hands that heal. He heals many, and the people bring sick to him for healing.
'The hands of a King are the hands of a Healer'.