The 'Gift' of men and the Athrabeth

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Re: The 'Gift' of men and the Athrabeth

It is some years since I read the Athrabeth. I had some difficulties understanding it, but now thanks to you it all makes more sence, Thanks.
I think the two conceptions goes great together. If men had fallen - and then recivied the gift of death, so they could escape the evil of Morgoth and come to Eru. Men are weaker of mind and body - and therefore more easily corrupted by evil. Therefore Eru had to change the fate of Men: a gift to men because he had originally made them wilder, more free and more innocent.

I think your teory is very well put Voronwe!
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