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1 Note1 | Vol. 1 Introduction, p. (10):~[Short lacunae are indicated 2 12 | not mixed and brought [P. 100, l.14.] into existence from 3 14 | the deep and birds of [P. 102.] the height are caught 4 15 | devils (?) have Freewill] [P. 103.] . . . when those who persist 5 16 | how did they receive [P. 104.] one another into union 6 17 | which differ. For if, on [P. 105, l.12.] account of the enmity 7 17 | have a war with one [P. 106.] another, but for us they 8 17 | considered unnecessary [P. 107.] are necessary (to promote) 9 18 | are both useful to man. [P.108] And how is the winter like 10 19 | that cause the benefit [P. 109.] of everything is to be 11 20 | things . . . and who [P.110, l.2.] is he who [gave] 12 21 | for Freewill and for [P. 111.] our boldness (?) according 13 24 | it to sin, since the [P. 112.] Bitterness (?) of the 14 26 | they all come from an [P. 113, l.9] eloquent Nature, why 15 27 | concerning him that he [P. 114, l.4.] is certainly to be 16 28 | to man dominion and [P. 115, l. 8.] authority over the 17 29 | greater? For if the rays [P. 116, l. 21.] of the fire have 18 30 | the Evil (principle) [P. 117, l. 19.] has prevailed and 19 30 | it has both power and [P. 118] wisdom. For a lion shows, 20 31 | cunning of the Devil! For [P. 119.] the Devil himself is enslaved 21 31 | Enchanting the Devil [P. 120.] does not reveal himself 22 32 | them in the beginning? [P. 121.] But, perhaps, the Sons 23 33 | the Life is the Light [P. 122.] of man"; but the Greek 24 35 | and its workmanship [P. 123.] from the Archons, and 25 36 | destroys it, seeing [P. 124.] that even when he does 26 32(1)| Vol. V., part 3, p. 12, 136, and p. 20, 586. Wright 27 12 | mixed and brought [P. 100, l.14.] into existence from these 28 29 | if the rays [P. 116, l. 21.] of the fire have suffered(?) 29 9 | also its nature . . .? [L. 28.] ~ 30 4 | is clear [Cf. p. xxx. l. 29.] that they were made either 31 32(1)| Studies,' Vol. V., part 3, p. 12, 136, and p. 20, 32 2 | who cuts, and the iron [L. 30.] which cuts, and the stones 33 10 | body is interposed. [L. 38.] Moreover, a Shadow is 34 30 | the simplicity of that [L. 43.] Good Nature has been conquered, 35 15 | bound Entities' . . . [L. 44] like the Freewill of mankind [ 36 32(1)| p. 12, 136, and p. 20, 586. Wright translated "loud 37 5 | it is all dark [Cf. xcv. 7.] towards the Good and towards 38 26 | come from an [P. 113, l.9] eloquent Nature, why are 39 1 | itself anything else -- [P. 91, l.20.] for there is nothing -- 40 1 | possessions within? And thus [P. 92.] he would have been spared 41 2 | destruction (?) follows. And [P. 93.] if any one goes . . . 42 3 | cunningly. These Stones, [P. 94, l. 8.] therefore, which 43 4 | whence was the deficiency [P. 95.] of that Earth filled up ( 44 5 | the half of it towards [P. 96.] the Darkness is dark, 45 6 | flew and crossed it [P. 97.] they are spiritual, and 46 9 | Sun and Shadow which [P. 98, l. 8.] they bring forward 47 10 | wood, standing in the [P. 99.] face of the Light; and 48 31 | being), who had taken up his abode in it (i.e., the serpent), 49 18 | and their kinds are too abundant that we should labour (?) 50 17 | temporary lodging-place was acceptable to that Good [L. 15.] (Being) 51 15 | Freewill produces good and evil actions -- and if it be not so they 52 | actually 53 12 | which are here, or let them admit that this is not the same 54 17 | everything. But when they agree and differ deliberately, 55 32 | not yet been learnt that All-devouring1 (Serpent, [Cf. pp. xxxvi. 56 13 | these, and as often as an allegory suits them they concoct 57 32 | arranged such fetters as these, allowing himself to be bound in order 58 7 | they flee from these two (alternatives) to (the theory of) a bridge . . . [ 59 34 | victory which is itself altogether a defeat in other respects. 60 | among 61 20 | for the fixed nature of animals. ~We turn, again, to examine 62 11 | how do they know how to [announce] that the Darkness made 63 28 | out their scriptures and annul their doctrines, and put 64 | anything 65 10 | face of the Light; and apart from the Light a Shadow 66 36 | single passage which the true Apostle spoke dissolves their fabrications 67 20 | Mixing of Good and Evil has appeared in man alone! And how are 68 16 | And in virtue of the test applied to this one Compound (i.e., 69 Note1 | words. In respect to this an approximately correct inference may be 70 Note2 | numbered with Roman numerals. Arabic numbers and line numbers 71 1 | workmanship and stone-cutting, and architecture. . . . And if these (qualities?) 72 35 | Archons, and the cause of its arrangement is from Wisdom. And she ( 73 17 | it pleased the Will which arranges everything. But when they 74 15 | those who persist in the arrogance of their Will do entreat 75 13 | failures are more than its artifices (can remedy)! For as often 76 22 | discourses, but because they are (artificially) constructed they are reduced 77 19 | of everything is to be ascribed, [and] they have confessed, 78 4 | And just as if any one asks about natural stones ... 79 32 | that great Dragon which was assaulting them in the beginning? [ 80 30 | and all created things are assigned for his service, or else 81 32 | name of the True (Being) associated with it so that it (the 82 19 | they must needs make an assumption and say "that it is due 83 33 | of this one they go far astray. For they are content to 84 9 | the Darkness and rends it asunder and (enters) into its Domain, 85 24 | lxxxix. l. 26.] desired and ate, and sucked in, and swallowed, 86 Note1 | mutilation, italics indicate an attempt to summarise the argument 87 19 | Manichaeans attribute the usefulness of creatures 88 31 | drawn after the external (audible) voice which called them. 89 | away 90 17 | to promote) either his awe or his chastisement (?) 91 Note2 | Syriac text printed at the back of the paper volume.~ ~ 92 14 | height are caught with a bait which is akin to them, as 93 4 | cut, refute them. And when BÂN, the Builder, built to make 94 32(1)| rendering given above is based on the passages to which 95 29 | a long time, the hidden beams of the Mind (are such that) 96 Note1 | or asterisks intended to bear any exact relation to the 97 30 | prove) that the Darkness bears witness to its own weakness, -- 98 21 | rest of creatures and of beasts and plants which do not 99 5 | the fact that, since it is beaten out and everywhere bordering 100 | becomes 101 15 | are sufficient to stand on behalf of us and to contend against 102 31 | Enchantment in order that they may believe that that Enchantment is 103 36 | If, therefore, the Body belongs to corruption, as they say, 104 | below 105 19 | among all these which is benefitted but they must needs make 106 14 | the fish of the deep and birds of [P. 102.] the height 107 19 | the Light, and sweet like bitter, and that which harms like 108 24 | sin, since the [P. 112.] Bitterness (?) of the Darkness is not 109 35 | they were ashamed to speak blasphemy against it (i.e., the Body) 110 30 | and those which are in a blind man are changed into their 111 28 | Light is superior, let them blot out their scriptures and 112 21 | Freewill and for [P. 111.] our boldness (?) according to the reasoning 113 11 | and it did not cross the border of the Darkness, how do 114 5 | beaten out and everywhere bordering upon it (i.e., the Darkness), 115 Note1 | in italics inside square brackets are to be regarded as conjectural 116 16 | able to stand before its breath? And if they are two, as 117 32(1)| Wright translated "loud breathing." The rendering given above 118 12 | world was not mixed and brought [P. 100, l.14.] into existence 119 4 | them. And when BÂN, the Builder, built to make the Grave [ 120 18 | service of man. For how is the bull like the horse in running? 121 33 | Five Shining Ones whom they call ZIWANE (the Bright Ones). ~ 122 31 | external (audible) voice which called them. But when they thought 123 21 | these. Whence therefore came the rest of creatures and 124 4 | they are at the same time carrying it forth into the Domain 125 Note1 | commas are used in numerous cases where the words seem to 126 14 | that, as a hunter, he might catch them with his [net]." And 127 14 | P. 102.] the height are caught with a bait which is akin 128 30 | why are their powers and characters so different? ~Let them, 129 31 | poison of the scorpion is charmed and conquered with it (i.e., 130 17 | promote) either his awe or his chastisement (?) or his fear, or in the 131 10 | in) itself. For it is the child of that substance, either 132 19 | their names, and because childhood has not (sufficient) knowledge 133 36 | who in this passage have clothed themselves with (a semblance 134 18 | comparison? And (yet) the coldness of the one and the heat 135 33 | Light of men. They have combined and made from the word ' 136 7 | without a bridge to ... their companions . . . or did they, perhaps, . . . 137 19 | use in relation to us, but compare creatures with one another ( 138 19 | harmed," when they bring comparisons of one thing with another, 139 18 | we should labour (?) to complete the comparison of them, 140 18 | qualities. ~But seek out completely the creatures as related 141 3 | is built, it is certainly composed and . . . But if [L. 40.] 142 16 | test applied to this one Compound (i.e., Fire), we have a 143 3 | therefore, which were compounded there show concerning the 144 11 | were limited by external compulsion, and it did not cross the 145 31 | into the serpent as he was concealed in it from the beginning, 146 13 | allegory suits them they concoct such tales as these. For 147 11 | of that Darkness ; they confess, though unwillingly, that 148 19 | ascribed, [and] they have confessed, though unwillingly, that 149 29 | But there is no hollow to confine the Mind ; for it is confined 150 34 | single Essence. And this conflict is not ours. For it is right 151 16 | But, perhaps, this great confusion is a small thing to Mani ; 152 Note1 | brackets are to be regarded as conjectural translations or paraphrases.~ 153 34 | which Bardaisan makes (i.e., considers to be) five Entities, Mani 154 Note2 | footnotes to the end. Those consisting of "Read [syriac] for [syriac]" 155 17 | but (he set) upon him the constraint of many troubles, that on 156 22 | their cause they learn to construct discourses, but because 157 1 | requires to be employed (in constructing it). ~ 158 Note1 | inference may be drawn by consulting the Syriac text.~Double 159 17 | supposed that because it is a consumer it is an enemy opposed to 160 16 | them (i.e., the Elements contained in Fire), they are both 161 31 | they were not willing to contemplate the invisible (being), who 162 33 | far astray. For they are content to understand the Scriptures 163 22 | are not able to stand in a contest. ~ 164 34 | Opinions of Mani and Bardaisan contrasted. ~And those things which 165 18 | of them are sufficient to convince concerning them all. 166 21 | man comes? Or let them be convinced that there is one Will which 167 6 | and it shows that they are corporeal, and are unable to cross 168 Note1 | to this an approximately correct inference may be drawn by 169 4 | whereof also a building in our country is a witness to us -- it 170 17 | or his fear, or in the course of his swimming through 171 30 | that they are cunning and crafty, and that they are wise 172 32 | Dragon) was not bound which crawled forth from its Domain and 173 27 | harmful creatures did He create for the service of Adam ; 174 3 | spring) from it are composite creations. For that Grave is built, 175 27 | terrible, and those which are cruel, and those which are harmful, 176 25 | but the Primal Darkness crushed it with its teeth? ~ ~ 177 3 | it should be put together cunningly. These Stones, [P. 94, l. 178 Note1 | l.2] means line 2 of the current page of the accompanying 179 4 | The Earth would be damaged by the quarrying. ~And just 180 23 | it goes and comes every day to the Domain of the Good 181 30 | which are in a deaf man, deaf-mutes, and those which are in 182 31 | things which cause their death. For the Devil himself, 183 13 | Mani did not know that his deceit would enter the furnace 184 35 | to the Governors, and she deceived them thereby so that when 185 22 | nothing, and because they are decked out they are refuted, and 186 4 | were cut, it is possible to declare and say that they are cut 187 14 | concerning its nature, he declared that it is visible, [and 188 28 | witnesses. For the Scripture declares that God gave to man dominion 189 34 | which is itself altogether a defeat in other respects. Because 190 20 | they have been quickly defeated. For how does a creeping 191 4 | Domain. And whence was the deficiency [P. 95.] of that Earth filled 192 17 | when they agree and differ deliberately, and exist in agreement 193 1 | these Souls in whom he takes delight to-day? But if there is 194 27 | of creatures is clearly demonstrated and the Luminaries are] 195 28 | their words to silence, and deny their faith and sit down 196 11 | that they are unable to depart from their (respective) 197 6 | are spiritual, and are not dependent upon the Earth. ~ 198 27 | Sun and Moon are rightly deprived (?) of Speech. For by Speech [ 199 29 | one produces a fire in a desert by the rubbing of a flint, 200 17 | should hate the dwelling and desire to return to his true profit. 201 2 | which is in it and a destroyer of their essence ; and, 202 2 | in the furnace there its destruction (?) follows. And [P. 93.] 203 17 | weary myself (?) with many details? For these many things can 204 16 | due to the fact that the difference between them is not known. 205 17 | is supposed that they are differentiated from one thing, then (it 206 6 | in everything, it is not difficult to lie. ~And if they say 207 17 | and exist in agreement and disagreement [it is obvious] that they 208 16 | also the evil Fire does not discern the evil, its relatives. 209 36 | THE END OF THE FOURTH DISCOURSE. ~ ~ 210 22 | they learn to construct discourses, but because they are (artificially) 211 30 | lambs not wise? And so it is discovered that Darkness possesses 212 32 | from whom then does this discovery come after a time? For owing 213 30 | have (thereby) refuted and discredited the starting-point of their 214 4 | exceedingly and endlessly disfigured after it had been cut. ~ 215 20 | creatures [have a fixed disposition], and to man gave an independent 216 3 | composite nature can be dissolved. But if it can be cut . . . 217 36 | which the true Apostle spoke dissolves their fabrications without 218 20 | And so it is possible to distinguish between Good and Evil by 219 30 | starting-point of their doctrine, though they do not perceive 220 28 | scriptures and annul their doctrines, and put their words to 221 34 | though unwillingly, by the door which Bardaisan opened. ~ 222 Note1 | consulting the Syriac text.~Double inverted commas mark quotations 223 | down 224 30 | and those which are in a dumb man are silent, and those 225 20 | been created. But being eager to win, they have been quickly 226 6 | For those to whom it is easy to speak falsely in everything, 227 29 | question) if they are from that Effulgent Nature, why have they not 228 Note2 | Note of the electronic source~I have moved the 229 1 | things it requires to be employed (in constructing it). ~ 230 35 | their treasures should be emptied of what they had snatched 231 31 | glorying over this, that they enchant the serpent and charm the 232 32 | might have gone forth and enchanted that great Dragon which 233 32 | not a single sorcerer or enchanter in the Domain of the Good ( 234 31 | serpent, at that time of Enchanting the Devil [P. 120.] does 235 4 | it was exceedingly and endlessly disfigured after it had 236 27 | which are from an Element endowed with Speech which shuts 237 15 | and to contend against our enemies. ~ 238 24 | rather Satan who by Thought enslaves the Soul, and it is not 239 34 | find another way out, he entered, though unwillingly, by 240 1 | for it is an (eternal) Entity which exists as it existed 241 15 | arrogance of their Will do entreat and make supplication. And 242 33(2)| 1 Ephraim means that the Syriac word 243 16 | they are both injured equally by both of them. And the 244 19 | they cause the simple to err by means of their names, 245 27 | they do not wish it they establish the word which Moses wrote. 246 | everywhere 247 6 | heavy bodies, and it is evident that for Natures which are 248 1 | have been spared all these evils. But, perhaps, this wisdom 249 Note1 | asterisks intended to bear any exact relation to the number of 250 4 | it became lacking, it was exceedingly and endlessly disfigured 251 1 | Entity which exists as it existed before, and does not come 252 12 | brought [P. 100, l.14.] into existence from these Natures. And 253 2 | this Teaching professes to explain about the Domain of the 254 17 | these many things can be explained even in. . . . Since they 255 11 | one another, the Light has extension and radiance and effulgence 256 29 | God who is not limited its extent reaches. ~ 257 36 | Apostle spoke dissolves their fabrications without trouble. For he 258 10 | standing in the [P. 99.] face of the Light; and apart 259 20 | They fail to account for the fixed 260 30 | weakness, -- for it always fails before the Light, -- they 261 13 | said) of a Teaching whose failures are more than its artifices ( 262 4 | again) ; for if it was fair before it became lacking, 263 27 | and only harmful after the Fall. ~And though Bodies are 264 6 | bridge, even if they speak falsehood, they are refuted. For if 265 6 | whom it is easy to speak falsely in everything, it is not 266 33 | name of this one they go far astray. For they are content 267 17 | chastisement (?) or his fear, or in the course of his 268 32 | for Enchantment, [weak and feeble] is whoever was persuaded. 269 32 | his cunning arranged such fetters as these, allowing himself 270 34 | serpents in order that they may fight with one another for the 271 4 | deficiency [P. 95.] of that Earth filled up (again) ; for if it was 272 34 | Because Mani was unable to find another way out, he entered, 273 5 | supports them both. These are fine Gods and (eternal) Entities 274 31 | because there is no time to finish the whole account of the 275 14 | know (?), O Mani, that the fish of the deep and birds of [ 276 7 | those who build a bridge fix (?) its foundations (lit., 277 29 | he may make there a great flame from a great heap -- of 278 6 | to the Abyss, and if they flew and crossed it [P. 97.] 279 29 | desert by the rubbing of a flint, or of something else, that 280 14 | Sons of the Light are their food, and that the Essence of 281 36 | Darkness as Mani said, nor the foolish Governors as Bardaisan said. ~ 282 Note2 | source~I have moved the footnotes to the end. Those consisting 283 35 | any other place, he was forced to come and cross where 284 4 | itself the Darkness which is foreign to its nature? ~ 285 13 | Soul is created (in the form of) Light of the Soul. But 286 6 | without a bridge? Or did he forsooth make a bridge over it and 287 7 | build a bridge fix (?) its foundations (lit., legs) on both sides 288 36 | Bardaisan said. ~THE END OF THE FOURTH DISCOURSE. ~ ~ 289 Note1 | translation by dots, and longer gaps by asterisks, but in neither 290 18 | how are fierce things like gentle things? And (yet) they both 291 27 | true one. Speech is God's gift to man. Harmful creatures 292 28 | they are from one Great and Glorious Essence." And because they 293 31 | But perhaps, they are glorying over this, that they enchant 294 5 | them both. These are fine Gods and (eternal) Entities which 295 32 | Good (Being) who might have gone forth and enchanted that 296 17 | L. 15.] (Being) in His grace and not . . . but (he set) 297 24 | come, on account of its (greedy) hunger, harmed the Light 298 33 | 122.] of man"; but the Greek Gospel explains that the 299 10 | nature of the Sun has no [gross and dense] body . . . to 300 1 | end (?) of his years it happened that he was harassed and 301 1 | it happened that he was harassed and learned,, practical (?) 302 1 | Darkness not build from that hard and deaf (i.e., inexorable) 303 1 | nature something which is harder than these Souls, then why 304 16 | it is injured. But if its harmfumess is from the Light, how could 305 35 | there is in the tongue a harp of speech, they were ashamed 306 17 | are in the world he should hate the dwelling and desire 307 17 | this dwelling) which also hated the true lodger (?); and 308 31 | flee from him because he is hateful. But he causes it to be 309 30 | service, or else there is one head (?), the nature of Light, 310 17 | both bring much peace and health. For when hot fire is necessary 311 29 | great flame from a great heap -- of the two, (namely), 312 6 | spiritual, and they are not heavy bodies, and it is evident 313 14 | and birds of [P. 102.] the height are caught with a bait which 314 18 | the other are a source of help to man. And how are fierce 315 19 | unwillingly, that if a man is helped by them all, (then) they 316 23 | just as everything which helps is from the Good (Nature). 317 | her 318 4 | say that they are cut and hewn from some place or other -- 319 29 | confined for a long time, the hidden beams of the Mind (are such 320 28 | Man is higher than the Parts of the Light. ~ 321 11 | was no dense body which hinders the Light, the Light was 322 18 | service. And, therefore, their histories are too long and their numbers 323 30 | therefore, either be persuaded honestly, or let them be vehemently 324 28 | only to man that they give honour and dominion, but to all 325 30 | questions : either man is more honourable than all, and all created 326 36 | as they say, who cut off hope as [1 Cor. iii.16, 17.] 327 24 | account of its (greedy) hunger, harmed the Light which 328 14 | Darkness, in order that, as a hunter, he might catch them with 329 23 | Good Nature, why does it hurt the eye? ~For they say that 330 24 | cannot say that it only hurts the Body. ~And if they say 331 32(1)| the word is found in the Hymn of the Soul, see 'Texts 332 4 | had been cut. ~Thus, the idle tales have become and are 333 36 | cut off hope as [1 Cor. iii.16, 17.] regards their Bodies, 334 10 | Mani's illustration of "Sun and Shadow." ~For ( 335 35 | up to make (something) in imitation of what they saw, each of 336 3 | in its nature, it has no (immutable) Essence in its nature, 337 32 | may turn and bind them by impiety. 338 35 | heart an instrument for the impulses of the Soul, and that there 339 3 | is uncomposite, and also incapable of being cut up. For a thing 340 30 | simpleness and weakness show an inclination towards that Nature whose 341 13 | Mani's inconsistent Teaching. ~O what (is to 342 21 | which have Freewill and Independence and Thought all creatures 343 Note1 | great mutilation, italics indicate an attempt to summarise 344 Note1 | 10):~[Short lacunae are indicated in the translation by dots, 345 Note1 | the fragments.]~[P.101] indicates page 101 of the accompanying 346 1 | that hard and deaf (i.e., inexorable) and victorious element 347 Note1 | an approximately correct inference may be drawn by consulting 348 27 | He did) to him that their inferiority might prove about them that 349 30 | which are in a scorpion inject poison. And if the Evil ( 350 Note1 | terminology.~Words in italics inside square brackets are to be 351 | instead 352 35 | there is in the heart an instrument for the impulses of the 353 2 | this creation), . . . lacks intelligence, and just as ... ~ 354 17 | it not thus plain to an intelligent person that all the creatures 355 Note1 | of the dots or asterisks intended to bear any exact relation 356 10 | seeing that no other body is interposed. [L. 38.] Moreover, a Shadow 357 33 | The Manichaean interpretation of John i. 4. ~And how do 358 Note1 | Note from Vol. 1 Introduction, p. (10):~[Short lacunae 359 20 | that thing which they also investigate, (namely), of what use are 360 31 | serpent)." Wise are these investigators whose wisdom has conquered 361 32 | And what authority did Jesus give his disciples to conquer 362 15 | thy heart on my servant Job, O (?) Satan ..." prove 363 33 | Manichaean interpretation of John i. 4. ~And how do they say ' 364 1 | outer Domain in order to keep his possessions within? 365 12 | now must be different in kind. ~For these things which 366 29 | not the Radiance of their kinsman? If, therefore, some one 367 31 | that he is there. For he knows that they flee from him 368 18 | abundant that we should labour (?) to complete the comparison 369 32 | a time? For owing to the lack of this Enchantment perhaps, 370 4 | was fair before it became lacking, it was exceedingly and 371 2 | i.e., this creation), . . . lacks intelligence, and just as ... ~ 372 Note1 | Introduction, p. (10):~[Short lacunae are indicated in the translation 373 29 | be confined by it. For a lamp which can be confined in 374 27 | shown) that because they are lamps created for our service, 375 4 | tales have become and are a laughingstock. For if the stone-cutters 376 2 | thereof. And if any one leaves an iron in the furnace there 377 2 | when . . . are [L. 40.] left, and a rope . . . which 378 7 | its foundations (lit., legs) on both sides as rivers 379 6 | it is not difficult to lie. ~And if they say that he 380 34 | For it is right for us to lift ourselves from between two 381 27 | and as regards the lightly-moving Luminaries which are from 382 17 | that we must recognize that likewise all of them were regulated 383 24 | midst, and mixed in its limbs.' ~ 384 9 | How could the Darkness limit the Light? ~And if those 385 29 | power against it; for it is limitless because even unto God who 386 30 | and [P. 118] wisdom. For a lion shows, and a wolf and a 387 30 | the Light are mixed in all living creatures why are their 388 17 | which also hated the true lodger (?); and the temporary lodging-place 389 17 | lodger (?); and the temporary lodging-place was acceptable to that Good [ 390 Note1 | translation by dots, and longer gaps by asterisks, but in 391 23 | if it fixes its gaze to look on the shadow or thick darkness 392 31 | slave so as to become their lord. For he subjects himself 393 27 | also the yoke of Adam's lordship had been set over everything. ~ 394 32(1)| 586. Wright translated "loud breathing." The rendering 395 16 | he says, namely), 'they loved one another' is due to the 396 32 | serpents and scorpions [S. Luke x.19.] and all the power 397 24 | xxxvi. l. 17; xliv. l. 16; lxxxix. l. 26.] desired and ate, 398 32 | xxxvi. l. 17; xliv.l. 16; lxxxv. l. 4.] or Dragon) was not 399 28 | found) that they have magnified the Sun and the Moon more 400 35 | Their views about the making of the Body. ~For because 401 33 | The Manichaean interpretation of John i. 402 32(1)| reference is made in the margin. ~ 403 Note1 | Double inverted commas mark quotations where the original 404 20 | rapacious, [Cf. p. xix. (in med.)] and lambs always illtreated 405 6 | it be crossed? ~And if a mighty gulf which separates above 406 1 | because it cannot mix or mingle with itself anything else -- [ 407 19 | due to the Light which is mingled with all," and to that cause 408 16 | Natures consists of one mingling of love. But if there are 409 16 | if there are some of the Minglings which struggle with one 410 Note1 | relation to the number of the missing words. In respect to this 411 1 | that, because it cannot mix or mingle with itself anything 412 31 | to say, their wisdom is mocked at by the cunning of the 413 29 | Radiance, and the small mortal who has an excellent Mind, 414 27 | The Mosaic account of the Creation 415 11 | fixed in their places like mountains, how did they make an Assault 416 14 | Bright Ones (ZIWANE) into the mouth of the Sons of the Darkness, 417 27 | Speech which shuts up their mouths like a scorpion ... let 418 Note2 | electronic source~I have moved the footnotes to the end. 419 Note1 | text has suffered great mutilation, italics indicate an attempt 420 | my 421 | myself 422 19 | to err by means of their names, and because childhood has 423 1 | this wisdom had not come near him at that time, but in 424 13 | remedy)! For as often as they need an argument they bring forward 425 14 | might catch them with his [net]." And here it is found 426 15 | passages) belonging to the New (Testament), and these are 427 17 | the Light for toil and the Night for rest. . . . ~* * * * * * ~[ 428 | nor 429 Note2 | of Syriac. The pages are numbered with Roman numerals. Arabic 430 Note2 | are numbered with Roman numerals. Arabic numbers and line 431 31 | they thought that they were obeying the serpent, they became 432 17 | and disagreement [it is obvious] that they are not made 433 12 | things which they say do not occur in the case of this Darkness 434 | off 435 28 | who ought to be served to offer worship to the things of 436 15 | several passages from the Old Testament. But there are 437 Note2 | syriac]" or similar have been omitted, as it has not been possible 438 34 | the door which Bardaisan opened. ~ 439 4 | For if the stone-cutters operate on that Earth, they are 440 34 | Opinions of Mani and Bardaisan contrasted. ~ 441 17 | mankind, not to Eternal opposition of Natures. ~Is it not thus 442 21 | If Light and Darkness had originally Freewill, why do not all 443 | ours 444 | ourselves 445 1 | victorious element a wall for the outer Domain in order to keep 446 18 | and the slowness of the ox are both useful to man. [ 447 Note2 | fragments of Syriac. The pages are numbered with Roman 448 Note2 | printed at the back of the paper volume.~ ~ 449 Note1 | conjectural translations or paraphrases.~In a few passages, where 450 31 | perceive it. But let us pass on with few words, because 451 24 | harmed the Light which it 'passionately [Cf. pp.xxxvi. l. 17; xliv. 452 19 | words. For because they perceived that everything was created 453 19 | knowledge to oppose them, it is perplexed. But also they are refuted 454 15 | 103.] . . . when those who persist in the arrogance of their 455 17 | plain to an intelligent person that all the creatures exist 456 16 | For when good and evil (persons) touch them (i.e., the Elements 457 36 | not destroy it the Body pertains to corruption? But if he 458 33 | understand the Scriptures in a perverse way. For the passage is 459 13 | that the visible Sun is perversely (represented as) the God 460 4 | Darkness, he made that great pit in his Domain for the Sons 461 11 | Natures,' fixed in their places like mountains, how did 462 21 | creatures and of beasts and plants which do not possess these ( 463 24 | like itself, as also the Pleasantness of Light is not the same 464 17 | another, according as it pleased the Will which arranges 465 24 | of that) it actually gave Pleasure to it? And how is the Soul 466 30 | or let them be vehemently plied with questions : either 467 33(2)| taken either as singular or plural. ~ 468 8 | of Darkness, it suffered pollution. ~But if the Earth was all 469 27 | like that of God. But he possessed this power over them before 470 30 | discovered that Darkness possesses cunning and wisdom . . . 471 18 | man is served by creatures possessing opposite qualities. ~But 472 1 | Domain in order to keep his possessions within? And thus [P. 92.] 473 22 | refuted, and because they are powerless they are not able to stand 474 30 | creatures why are their powers and characters so different? ~ 475 1 | was harassed and learned,, practical (?) workmanship and stone-cutting, 476 17 | Will of the Creator, He who prepared them for the numerous uses 477 30 | principle) [P. 117, l. 19.] has prevailed and overcome them, behold 478 32(1)| that which sucks in (its prey)" -- the word is found in 479 12 | Primitive Light and Light which is 480 30 | poison. And if the Evil (principle) [P. 117, l. 19.] has prevailed 481 Note2 | relate to the Syriac text printed at the back of the paper 482 11 | another? And it is very probable that if they do make an 483 10 | Light a Shadow cannot be produced. ~ 484 2 | So when this Teaching professes to explain about the Domain 485 17 | desire to return to his true profit. These are the true causes 486 17 | 107.] are necessary (to promote) either his awe or his chastisement (?) 487 13 | they bring forward such proofs as these, and as often as 488 27 | the superiority of man proves concerning him that he [ 489 23 | the Good one, which is a purification. And yet [Cf. p. xli.] the 490 23 | concerning the Sun that it purifies from Evil, because it goes 491 4 | and abyss which is in that quarry, from which these Stones 492 4 | would be damaged by the quarrying. ~And just as if any one 493 14 | illustrations. For from the quarter from which they bring illustrations, 494 30 | be vehemently plied with questions : either man is more honourable 495 20 | eager to win, they have been quickly defeated. For how does a 496 26 | why does the Moon go on quietly, and why are the stars in 497 27 | our superiority in the rank of creatures is clearly 498 20 | are wolves always evil and rapacious, [Cf. p. xix. (in med.)] 499 | rather 500 20 | innocent, whereas men sometimes ravage like wolves and sometimes