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31 – John Marries Anhar
Yahia teaches in the nights, Yuhana in the evenings of the nights Yahia teaches in the nights and says, “The spheres (and) the Merkabah tremble, Sun and moon weep, And tears fall (from) Spirit’s eyes.” He says, “John, You resemble … Continue reading
29 – John Teaches on the Importance of Charity
In the name of the Great Life, sublime light be exalted. Yahia teaches in the night, Iuhana in the evening of the night Yahia teaches in the night and says, “I shine in the name of my father I shine … Continue reading
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28 – John Teaches about Punishments
John teaches in the nights John in the evening of the nights John teaches in the nights and says, “Haughty roots fall off, And houses which are built shall be destroyed. Is there no one who says to them, ‘Good … Continue reading
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27 – John’s Teaching Rocks the Temple
John teaches in the nights John in the evenings of the nights John teaches in the nights and says: “Is there anyone greater than I? They measure all of my works Counting they count my wage, and they raise up … Continue reading
26 – Seeking a Garment of Eight
The generations do not like me, All the worlds do not like me, The generations do not like me. In a letter of truth which comes here… They take the letter, they place it in the hands of the Jews. … Continue reading
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21 – No One Compares to John
John teaches in the nights, John in the evenings of the night John teaches in the nights and says, “Did I not go away alone and return? What prophet compares to me, and who teaches under my banner, and who … Continue reading
20 – John Discusses Halos with the Sun
John teaches in the nights, John in the evenings of the night John teaches in the nights and says, “In the name of the transcendent and strange one: The Sun sat in an isolating halo, And the moon was in … Continue reading
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25 – Sleeping in the Day of Judgment
John teaches in the night, John in the evenings of the nights, John teaches in the night and says: Oh freemen who are lying down, and oh freewomen who are not wakened, Oh freemen who sleep during the day of … Continue reading
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24 – More on the Pitfall of Impure Women
John teaches in the nights, John in the evenings of the nights John teaches in the night and says, “I was in the house of my image, and it said: ‘I was not defective nor imperfect and you have not … Continue reading
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23 – The Pitfall of Impure Women
John teaches in the night John in the evenings of the night John teaches in the nights and says: Keep me safe my brother, and keep me safe my friend Keep me safe from pits which women dig. All these … Continue reading
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