MR 4.E analysis Gandalf and Jesus parallels

In this wonderful LOTR scene we see many parallels to christs passion, death, and resurrection. First of all, Gandalf is portrayed as Jesus since he dies for the fellowship of the ring(apostles) after an epic series of confrontations with the balrog(satan). Also he resurrects as Gandalf the White, just as Jesus resurrected. The balrog even looks like the basic satan stereotype would look like(fiery and red). We can see descension into hell during the epic battle descending into the lake from the inner mountain just like Jesus descended into hell.