You definitly have to agree that the parallels betwen the first chapter of the Silmarillion and Genesis are there. It is the classic 'freewill' argument that pervades Christianity today. was he evil in the beginning when he was created or did his pride drive him to evil, etc. a lot to read over here, and some good arguments! I'll write more later but the dinner needs tending.
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When Elendil fell, Isildur departed to take up the high kingship of his father, and committed the rule of the south in like manner to the son of his brother. He did not relinquish his royalty in Gondor, nor intend that the realm of Elendil should be divided forever.
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