Book V - Snyder Bible

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mentioned in our teachings of a certain Prophet, whose coming
was hoped for by all who observe them, through whom
immortal and joyful life is promised to be given to those who
believe in Him. Now we thought that this Simon was he. But
these things shall be explained to you, O mother, at a more
convenient season. Meanwhile, when we were almost deceived
by Simon, a certain colleague of our master Kefa, Zacchai
by name, warned us that we should not be duped by the
magician, but presented us to Kefa on his arrival, that by him
we might be taught the things which were sound and perfect.
And this we hope will be given to you also, even as Yahweh
has granted it to us, that we may be able to eat and have a
common table with you. Thus therefore it was, O mother, that
you believed that we were drowned in the sea, while we were
stolen by pi
Chapter XXXIV: mikvah Must Be Preceded by Fasting
When Niceta had spoken thus, our mother fell down at Kefa
feet, entreating and beseeching him that both herself and
ngle day suffer the loss of the company
n-
ink that I alone am
unpitiful, and that I do not wish you to enjoy your mothers
society at meals? But she must fast at least one day first, and
so be immersed; and this because I have heard from her a certain
declaration, by which her faith has been revealed to me
and which has given evidence of her belief. Otherwise she
must have been instructed and taught many days before she
could have been im
Chapter XXXV: Desiring the Salvation or Others
is that
declara
Then Ke
she wishes to requite, may be immersed along with her. Now
she would not ask that this grace be bestowed upon her whom