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Happy Hobbit Day Everyone!
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[quote:Outis 83935765:MV81MjM4NDcxXzk2NDgxMzA1Xzk2RjRFOTFB] [quote:Copperegla:MV81MjM4NDcxXzk2NDgxMDIyXzM4RTBBMDYy] [quote:Outis 83935765:MV81MjM4NDcxXzk2NDgwMzgzX0ZGMkExNDI=] [quote:Copperegla:MV81MjM4NDcxXzk2NDgwMjc3XzhFQzUxM0Ez] [quote:Outis 83935765:MV81MjM4NDcxXzk2NDgwMDc3XzhENDFDN0NE] Also, though Frodo is a bit like a Jesus/Yeshua figure, there is that inevitable Tolkien Twist; he almost fails in his mission, attempting to claim the ring, as if the New Testament Jesus had given up to The Satan at the end of his quest. He was saved by Gollum in the end; an evil creature corrupted by the ring, and indeed the sacrificial goat of the novel, as Frodo is the scapegoat. [/quote] The Yeshua/Jesus character is clearly Aragorn. Born a man (but with eternal blood of elves in his deep lineage) and rightful heir to the kingdom. Born into a fallen world that does not recognize him. Lives as Strider among sinners. Fulfils a great mission, casting out demons, healing people, and protecting his people though they know it not fully. With his great sword he enters the mountain of death and preaches to the dead. Alights from the mountain alive, commanding the dead, and defeats the enemy in battle to regain the great city. In his final test of faith, he storms the black gate and is victorious. He is crowned king and his bride is eternal. [/quote] You might be right about that; as I said, you are a bit better at analyzing LOTR than me. What, in your opinion, is Frodo? [/quote] When a lot is cast, it has two sides. Frodo is the likeable side of the scapegoat, and Gollum is the unlikeable side. Together they fulfill one purpose. In Leviticus translated into English, the scapegoat is called a "buck", but in the original Hebrew that word is pronounced "Shire" ([i]ShEayr[/i]). GLP doesn't let me type Hebrew, but you can see it here: https://biblehub.com/text/leviticus/16-15.htm In Frodo's family tree, he is a Brandy[i]buck[/i]. Frankly, I don't know if Tolkien knew the full extent to which God was using him. There are many wordplays in Leviticus 16. Tolkien's word for ring (written in the black speech of Tengwar) was [i]nazg[/i]. That puts the Hebrew word for goat ([i]az[/i]) right in the middle. Indeed, the Hebrew word for scapegoat is like saying goat twice: [i]azazel[/i], which just so happens to be the same name as the leader of the fallen angels. https://biblehub.com/text/leviticus/16-8.htm [/quote] You are a gentleman and a scholar, and I'm not just saying that. :clappa: [/quote]
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Prop up your hairy foots, load your pipe with the best old Toby you can find, pour a half pint and enjoy your day!!!!
Here’s a Happy Birthday toast to Bilbo and Frodo and all you that share this day!
And me!
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