Book V - Snyder Bible

The Preaching of Simeon Kefa 129
dissolved, and that superior condition of the heavenly kingdom
shall shine forth, then those who are pure in heart shall
see Yahweh; which statement is contrary to Torah, for there it
Chapter XXX: How the Pure in Heart See Yahweh
ccording
to the tradition of Moshe, my speech appears to be
contrary to it; but I will show you how it is not contradictory.
Yahweh is seen by the mind, not by the body; by the Ruach,
not by the flesh. Whence also malachim, who are spirits, see
Yahweh; and therefore men, as long as they are men, cannot
see Him. But after the resurrection of the dead, when they
shall have been made like the malachim, they shall be able to
see Yahweh. And thus my statement is not contrary to Torah;
Blessed are they of a
pure heart, for they shall see Yahweh.
time shall come in which some men shall be made malachim,
who in the spirit of their mind shall see Yah
After these and many similar sayings, Simon began to as-
render me a reason, whether the spirit is immortal, and I shall
submit to your will in all things. But let it be to-morrow, for to-
went out, and with him a very few of his associates; and that
for shame. But all the rest, turning to Kefa, on bended knees
prostrated themselves before him; and some of those who
were afflicted with diverse sicknesses, or invaded by demons,
were healed by the prayer of Kefa, and departed rejoicing, as
having obtained at once the doctrine of the true Yahweh, and
also His mercy. When therefore the crowds had withdrawn,
and only we his attendants remained with him, we sat down
on couches placed on the ground, each one recognizing his
accustomed place, and having taken food, and given thanks to
Yahweh, we went to sleep.
Chapter XXXI: Diligence in Study