Hobbits as Eru's race chosen to bear the Ring

[burrahobbit]

you want someone to quote unequivocal proof of Eru’s hand in this or that matter, but by definition, any subtle moves by Eru defy demonstration of unequivocal proof.

HA HA HA.

I disagree with your interpretation of The Quest of Erebor. Gandalf was chosen to choose, but did he have to choose specifically Bilbo? The answer could very well be yes without contradicting me. If a mortal becomes fated, that fate extends backwards in time as well as forward. Bilbo had a fate before he ever met Gandalf, because eventually he would meet Gandalf et al.

[ November 18, 2002: Message edited by: burrahobbit ]