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501 29 | is not limited its extent reaches. ~ 502 Note2 | end.  Those consisting of "Read [syriac] for [syriac]" or 503 2 | For if they are stones in reality, (?) and if they are cut 504 21 | boldness (?) according to the reasoning which we wrote above. ~ 505 16 | Evil, then how did they receive [P. 104.] one another into 506 27 | before he sinned, but they received this power against him after 507 35 | plain terms, and they had recourse to cunning, and divided 508 22 | artificially) constructed they are reduced to nothing, and because 509 2 | explanation is found to refer to this creation. And just 510 32(1)| on the passages to which reference is made in the margin. ~ 511 33 | explanation) that this (word) refers to a (single) man, that 512 26 | to give to them his Refining that he may bring them to 513 22 | Refutatory Summary. ~But consider also 514 4 | which these Stones were cut, refute them. And when BÂN, the 515 33 | Primal Man'? For even with regard to the name of this one 516 Note1 | square brackets are to be regarded as conjectural translations 517 17 | likewise all of them were regulated for our sakes. For this 518 36 | clear that its Architect and Regulator is God, and not the Sons 519 16 | not discern the evil, its relatives. And in virtue of the test 520 4 | if it has not a nature to remain in a Domain which is not 521 13 | than its artifices (can remedy)! For as often as they need 522 13 | Assault; but he does not remember that this visible Light 523 32(1)| translated "loud breathing." The rendering given above is based on 524 9 | scatters the Darkness and rends it asunder and (enters) 525 13 | visible Sun is perversely (represented as) the God of the invisible 526 1 | shows how many things it requires to be employed (in constructing 527 4 | whence had this Earth (such resources) that these Stones were 528 Note1 | of the missing words. In respect to this an approximately 529 11 | unable to depart from their (respective) territories. But if they 530 34 | altogether a defeat in other respects. Because Mani was unable 531 17 | the dwelling and desire to return to his true profit. These 532 31 | Devil [P. 120.] does not reveal himself that he is there. 533 8 | praiseworthy (?) O what ridiculous Teaching -- how can the 534 27 | service, the Sun and Moon are rightly deprived (?) of Speech. 535 35 | was not able to cross the river at any other place, he was 536 7 | legs) on both sides as rivers show, or a deep which is 537 Note2 | pages are numbered with Roman numerals.  Arabic numbers 538 14 | the Sons of the Darkness) Root (Essence) itself like? But 539 2 | are [L. 40.] left, and a rope . . . which in the middle, 540 Note1 | the accompanying Syriac.  [RP]~ ~ 541 29 | fire in a desert by the rubbing of a flint, or of something 542 27 | as the authority of God rules over all so also the yoke 543 18 | the bull like the horse in running? And (yet) the swiftness 544 17 | But if they exist for our sake and are both useful to us -- 545 19 | creatures with one another (saying) "how is the Darkness like 546 11 | the nature of which is to scatter its rays afar, were limited 547 9 | Darkness, seeing that the Light scatters the Darkness and rends it 548 | seem 549 27 | sovereignty of Adam might be seen, set over all like that 550 36 | clothed themselves with (a semblance of) agreement against the 551 35 | together, and that its seven senses are arranged in order, and 552 5 | Darkness A Common Earth or separate Earths? ~And, again, if 553 6 | And if a mighty gulf which separates above and below does exist 554 15 | has set thy heart on my servant Job, O (?) Satan ..." prove 555 35 | put together, and that its seven senses are arranged in order, 556 | several 557 | shall 558 33 | the Father of the Five Shining Ones whom they call ZIWANE ( 559 Note1 | Introduction, p. (10):~[Short lacunae are indicated in 560 27 | concerning the Luminaries (and shown) that because they are lamps 561 27 | endowed with Speech which shuts up their mouths like a scorpion ... 562 Note2 | syriac] for [syriac]" or similar have been omitted, as it 563 30 | weak and simple. So that simpleness and weakness show an inclination 564 30 | So also at all times the simplicity of that [L. 43.] Good Nature 565 24 | Body? For it causes it to sin, since the [P. 112.] Bitterness (?) 566 33(2)| word may be taken either as singular or plural. ~ 567 17 | not cause his nature to sink, (this dwelling) which also 568 28 | and deny their faith and sit down and weep for themselves. ~ 569 3 | Architect of the work is skilled in building it is right 570 31 | subjects himself to be their slave so as to become their lord. 571 25 | from it, by his Thought slew the Light, but the Primal 572 18 | swiftness of the horse and the slowness of the ox are both useful 573 35 | emptied of what they had snatched away. ~And since Mani saw 574 32 | was there not a single sorcerer or enchanter in the Domain 575 27 | harmful, in order that the sovereignty of Adam might be seen, set 576 1 | 92.] he would have been spared all these evils. But, perhaps, 577 31 | thought that a serpent was speaking with them; and because they 578 Note1 | quotations or to belong to a special terminology.~Words in italics 579 18 | but some tastes (i.e., specimens) of them are sufficient 580 12 | Luminaries which are in our sphere? ~ 581 1 | the Darkness? But if it spontaneously turned and imprisoned itself, 582 3 | that the natures which (spring) from it are composite creations. 583 16 | Natures from which they have sprung? For when good and evil ( 584 Note1 | Words in italics inside square brackets are to be regarded 585 10 | either of stone or wood, standing in the [P. 99.] face of 586 14 | And still our question stands, (namely), to which of them ( 587 26 | quietly, and why are the stars in silence? If they all 588 30 | refuted and discredited the starting-point of their doctrine, though 589 | still 590 35 | thereby so that when they were stirred up to make (something) in 591 10 | that substance, either of stone or wood, standing in the [ 592 4 | laughingstock. For if the stone-cutters operate on that Earth, they 593 1 | practical (?) workmanship and stone-cutting, and architecture. . . . 594 18 | which are thought to be strange (to one another) are all 595 23 | upon it is injured by its strength, but if it fixes its gaze 596 11 | that its effulgence may stretch afar. And if the rays of 597 30 | and that they are wise and strong ; just as a lamb, together 598 32(1)| the Soul, see 'Texts and Studies,' Vol. V., part 3, p. 12, 599 10 | it is the child of that substance, either of stone or wood, 600 6 | for Natures which are thus subtle and light, a supporting 601 31 | himself, on account of his subtlety, enters into the serpent 602 24 | 26.] desired and ate, and sucked in, and swallowed, and imprisoned 603 32(1)| 1 Lit., "that which sucks in (its prey)" -- the word 604 Note1 | summarise the argument from suggestions in the fragments.]~[P.101] 605 Note1 | italics indicate an attempt to summarise the argument from suggestions 606 22 | Refutatory Summary. ~But consider also that 607 18 | how is the winter like the summer in comparison? And (yet) 608 28 | serve, those Manichaeans are sun-worshippers, who have compelled mankind 609 28 | is excellent by Light is superior, let them blot out their 610 15 | Will do entreat and make supplication. And these (words) "thou 611 5 | eternal) Entities which are supported by one another! And if it 612 6 | thus subtle and light, a supporting Earth is not required as 613 5 | is found that one earth supports them both. These are fine 614 35 | into two parts. But they suppose that its nature (?) is from 615 16 | mind, when they are both suspicious of the two Natures from 616 19 | Darkness like the Light, and sweet like bitter, and that which 617 18 | in running? And (yet) the swiftness of the horse and the slowness 618 17 | or in the course of his swimming through this world that 619 1 | from these Souls in whom he takes delight to-day? But if there 620 18 | comparison of them, but some tastes (i.e., specimens) of them 621 25 | Darkness crushed it with its teeth? ~  ~ 622 36 | destroy [1 Cor. vi. 19.] the temple of God, him will God destroy.' 623 36 | said that 'your Bodies are temples of God. and whoever shall 624 17 | true lodger (?); and the temporary lodging-place was acceptable 625 Note1 | or to belong to a special terminology.~Words in italics inside 626 35 | i.e., the Body) in plain terms, and they had recourse to 627 27 | fierce, and those which are terrible, and those which are cruel, 628 11 | from their (respective) territories. But if they are 'bound 629 16 | relatives. And in virtue of the test applied to this one Compound ( 630 32(1)| the Hymn of the Soul, see 'Texts and Studies,' Vol. V., part 631 7 | two (alternatives) to (the theory of) a bridge . . . [they 632 | thereof 633 23 | to look on the shadow or thick darkness it is not injured, 634 17 | perhaps he is right (?) in thinking that they have enmity towards 635 | thou 636 | thy 637 30 | Nature . . . So also at all times the simplicity of that [ 638 31 | may be subject to him in tliose things which cause their 639 1 | in whom he takes delight to-day? But if there is essentially 640 17 | useful to us -- the Light for toil and the Night for rest. . . . ~*        *        *        *        *        * ~[ 641 35 | and that there is in the tongue a harp of speech, they were 642 8 | praiseworthy (?) [when it touches the vile Earth which was 643 Note2 | has not been possible to transcribe the fragments of Syriac.  644 2 | for it (i.e., the fire), transforms the nature thereof. And 645 32(1)| and p. 20, 586. Wright translated "loud breathing." The rendering 646 Note1 | lacunae are indicated in the translation by dots, and longer gaps 647 Note1 | regarded as conjectural translations or paraphrases.~In a few 648 35 | them should give from his treasure whatever he had; and that 649 35 | owing to this cause their treasures should be emptied of what 650 36 | their fabrications without trouble. For he said that 'your 651 14 | refined Light was also made turbid by its opposite ; but, concerning 652 1 | But if it spontaneously turned and imprisoned itself, know 653 7 | to cross ; and thus the twisting of Mani has come to an end. ~ 654 3 | essentially such that is uncomposite, and also incapable of being 655 33 | For they are content to understand the Scriptures in a perverse 656 16 | 104.] one another into union when they were opposed to 657 17 | things which are considered unnecessary [P. 107.] are necessary ( 658 | used 659 19 | Manichaeans attribute the usefulness of creatures to the Mixture 660 7 | the middle would make it useless. But if it was . . . it 661 32(1)| Texts and Studies,' Vol. V., part 3, p. 12, 136, and 662 30 | honestly, or let them be vehemently plied with questions : either 663 | very 664 29 | confined in the midst of a vessel can prove concerning every 665 36 | whoever shall destroy [1 Cor. vi. 19.] the temple of God, 666 34 | with one another for the victory which is itself altogether 667 8 | when it touches the vile Earth which was opposite? ]. ~ 668 16 | evil, its relatives. And in virtue of the test applied to this 669 31 | Manichaeans can charm serpents and vise enchantments. ~But perhaps, 670 Note2 | at the back of the paper volume.~ ~ 671 1 | and victorious element a wall for the outer Domain in 672 26 | Colour. And how is this Sun wanting in Thought (?), and how 673 17 | us] even if they have a war with one [P. 106.] another, 674 17 | heat which is necessary to [warm us] it is supposed that 675 7 | that bridge was . . . the waste in the middle would make 676 32 | the Enchantment) becomes a weapon whereby serpents and scorpions [ 677 17 | by it, and [why] do I (?) weary myself (?) with many details? 678 28 | their faith and sit down and weep for themselves. ~ 679 | well 680 | whatever 681 | whereas 682 | whereby 683 4 | place or other -- a thing whereof also a building in our country 684 | while 685 6 | another without a bridge, a wide gulf being in the middle, 686 31 | and because they were not willing to contemplate the invisible ( 687 20 | created. But being eager to win, they have been quickly 688 14 | which is visible, or to the Wind which is invisible ; to 689 18 | P.108] And how is the winter like the summer in comparison? 690 27 | that though they do not wish it they establish the word 691 | within 692 28 | which they themselves are witnesses. For the Scripture declares 693 30 | For a lion shows, and a wolf and a dragon, that they 694 10 | substance, either of stone or wood, standing in the [P. 99.] 695 3 | 40.] the Architect of the work is skilled in building it 696 13 | the worship with which he worships the visible Luminaries refutes 697 32(1)| 12, 136, and p. 20, 586. Wright translated "loud breathing." 698 15 | them either in words or in writings. For a nature is changed 699 32 | serpents and scorpions [S. Luke x.19.] and all the power of 700 5 | either it is all dark [Cf. xcv. 7.] towards the Good and 701 20 | evil and rapacious, [Cf. p. xix. (in med.)] and lambs always 702 23 | purification. And yet [Cf. p. xli.] the eye which fixes its 703 4 | the Grave [Cf. pp. xxx., xlvii.] for the Darkness, he made 704 | YE 705 1 | but in the end (?) of his years it happened that he was 706 27 | rules over all so also the yoke of Adam's lordship had been 707 | your


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