Book V - Snyder Bible

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truth, and who enlighten the spirits of men, seem to me to be
like the rays of the sun, which, when once they have come
forth and appeared to the world, can no longer be concealed
or hidden, while they are not so much seen by men, as they
afford sight to all. Therefore it was well said by One of the he-
upon a hill cannot be hid; neither do men light a candle and
put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may en-
said well, whoever he is. But let one of you state what, according
to his opinion, ought to be followed, that we may direct
our speech to a definite aim. For, in order to find the truth, it is
not sufficient to overthrow the things that are spoken on the
other side, but also that one should himself bring forward
what he who is on the other side may oppose. Therefore, in
order that both parties may be on an equal footing, it seems to
me to be right that each of us should first enunciate what opinion
he holds. And, if you please, I shall begin first. I say, then,
that the world is not governed according to the providence of
Elohim, because we see that many things in it are done unjustly
and disorderly; but I say that it is genesis that does and re-
Chapter V: Freedom of Discussion Allowed
When Kefa was about to reply to this, Niceta, anticipating
and let it not be thought forward that I, a young man, should
have an encounter with an old man, but rather let me con-
do I wish, my son, that you should set forth your opinions; but
also if any one of your associates, if any one even of the bystanders,
thinks that he knows anything, let him unhesitatingly
state it. We shall gladly hear it; for it is by the contribution of
many that the things that are unknown are more easily found
have done rashly, my father, because I have interrupted the