'The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy' - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mister Underhill*** · 10-26-2003, 06:24 PM

Good point, Helen, though I hasten to add that Gandalf is not a prophet in the true sense of that word, nor is he an angelic power in the sense that he serves as a herald for Eru, transmitting a direct message from him. He may be considered an angelic power in a way, of course, but a flawed and fallible one.

I'd also add that the average Middle-earther who did not have access to the tutelage of the very wise was left with little but his or her conscience to go on.

[ October 26, 2003: Message edited by: Mister Underhill ]

10-26-2003, 06:24 PM	#11
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	Good point, Helen, though I hasten to add that Gandalf is not a prophet in the true sense of that word, nor is he an angelic power in the sense that he serves as a herald for Eru, transmitting a direct message from him. He may be considered an angelic power in a way, of course, but a flawed and fallible one. I'd also add that the average Middle-earther who did not have access to the tutelage of the very wise was left with little but his or her conscience to go on. [ October 26, 2003: Message edited by: Mister Underhill ]