Providence in LOTR? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gandalf_theGrey · 06-22-2002, 03:44 PM

Hail and Well Met Greyhame,

* bows a greeting *

Thank you for starting such a fascinating topic. At the moment, time permits only a short answer, however, I hope to return with more.

What comes immediately to my mind on thinking of providence in Middle Earth is how often eagles swoop in and save the day when it appears all other hope is lost.

Relevant quotes from the Bible:

"I have carried you on eagles' wings, and brought you here to me." (Exodus 19:4)

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with 'wings as eagles', they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." (Isa. 40:31)

Gandalf the Grey

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06-22-2002, 03:44 PM	#2
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hail and Well Met Greyhame, * bows a greeting * Thank you for starting such a fascinating topic. At the moment, time permits only a short answer, however, I hope to return with more. What comes immediately to my mind on thinking of providence in Middle Earth is how often eagles swoop in and save the day when it appears all other hope is lost. Relevant quotes from the Bible: "I have carried you on eagles' wings, and brought you here to me." (Exodus 19:4) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with 'wings as eagles', they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." (Isa. 40:31) Gandalf the Grey