Book V - Snyder Bible

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shadow is also produced from the statue, which shadow always
bears the form and likeness of the statue. What shall we
say then? That the insensible statue forms a shadow finished
with as diligent care as the statue itself? Or shall the finishing
of the shadow be unhesitatingly ascribed to him who has also
fashioned the statue?
Chapter XLIII: Things Apparently Useless and Vile Made by
Elohim.
hat this is so, and what has been
said on this subject is enough, let us come to inquire into other
matters. Or if you think that something is still wanting, let us
over this again, since there are many other things which I see
to be made in like manner: for both the fruits of trees are produced
in like manner, beautifully formed and wonderfully
rounded; and the appearance of the leaves is formed with immense
gracefulness, and the green membrane is woven with
exquisite art. Then, moreover, shall we say that fleas, mice,
lizards, and such like, are made by Elohim? Hence, from these
vile objects a conjecture is derived concerning the superior,
ou
ncerning the texture of leaves, and
concerning small animals, that from these, belief is withdrawn
from the superior creatures. But these things should not deceive
you and cause you to think that Elohim, working as it were
only with two hands, could not complete all things that are
made; but remember how my brother Niceta answered you
yesterday, how he truly disclosed the mystery before the time,
as a son speaking with his father, and explained why and how
things are made whi
Chapter XLIV: Orderly and Disorderly
those useless things are made by the will of that supreme
otally obvious to you that there is in
them the work of mind and reason, then you will not hesitate