The Acts Of The Disputation With The Heresiarch Manes

1 Introductory Notice to Archelaus. 2 1 The TRUE Thesaurus; to wit, the Disputation conducted in Carchar 3 2 Marcellus, as might well be expected, was exceedingly gratified by these incidents 4 3 When Marcellus, the man of consummate piety, had heard this recital 5 4 Accordingly, as this man's fame was becoming always the more extensively diffused throughout different localities 6 5 On receiving the epistle, then, Marcellus opened it, and read it in the presence of 7 6 On reading this epistle, Marcellus, with the kindest consideration 8 8 But when the living Father perceived that the soul was in tribulation in the body 9 9 I shall explain to you also how it is that the soul is transfused into 10 10 Now, with respect to paradise, it is not called a cosmos. 11 11 He holds also that God has no part with the world itself 12 12 When Turbo had made this statement, Archelaus was intensely excited 13 13 My brethren, I indeed am a disciple of Christ 14 14 The judges said: If you have any clearer statement yet to make 15 15 The judges said: We need not inquire as to the manner in which that primitive 16 16 The judges said: Convertibility translates the person whom it befalls into another 17 17 Manes said: Let it first be allowed on your side that there is an alien 18 18 The judges said: We desire to have information from you on this point 19 19 But if it seems difficult for you to understand this 20 20 On hearing these argumentations, the multitudes who were present were exceedingly delighted 21 21 But now, what it is necessary for me to say on the subject of the 22 22 The judges said: We know that a light shines through the whole house 23 23 The judges said: If we consider that the light existed before the estate of the 24 24 The judges said: Tell us, O Manes, who designated the boundaries for the kingdom of 25 25 Manes said: Not all receive the word of God 26 26 The judges said: If you allege that the shepherd exposed the kid or the lamb 27 27 We may give yet another illustration, if it seems good to you. 28 28 Manes said: You are caught in the charge you yourself bring forward. 29 29 Manes said: Is not that word also to the same effect which Jesus spake to 30 30 The judges said: Speak to those points, Archelaus, which he has just now propounded. 31 31 Listen also to what I have to say on this other expression which has been 32 32 Moreover, as to this word which is written in the Gospel 33 33 The judges said: He has given demonstration enough of the origin of the devil. 34 34 I think that you cannot fail to understand this too 35 35 These things, moreover, he has said with the view of showing us that all others 36 36 None of your party, O Manes, will you make a Galatian 37 37 Archelaus said: Those sayings which are put forth by the blessed Paul were not uttered 38 38 And, in good truth, I hold Marcion, and Valentinian 39 39 On hearing these matters, those who were present gave great glory to God 40 40 I wish you to know, most pious father, that in these days there has arrived 41 41 On receiving this epistle, Archelaus was astonished at the man's boldness. 42 42 But I shall also offer, to the best of my ability 43 43 I shall speak now with the utmost brevity of the veil of Moses and the 44 44 Now this word also has the veil. 45 45 On receipt of this letter, Diodorus made himself master of its contents 46 46 Next morning, however, Archelaus suddenly made his appearance at this residence in which Diodorus was 47 47 Then Manes, after silence had been secured among all 48 48 On hearing these statements, the multitudes assembled were greatly moved 49 49 But in addition to all that has been said already 50 50 Manes said: No one, certainly, who may be able to give a reply to what 51 51 When Archelaus had finished this speech, the crowds of people marvelled at the truth of 52 52 No one, however, has ever made such an unblushing advance in the promulgation of these 53 53 After this event all the effects which he had brought with him from Egypt remained 54 54 But after these events they returned to their master 55 55 On hearing this, the multitude wished to seize Manes and hand him over to the 56 Introduction 57 1 Archelaus said to Manes: Give us a statement now of the doctrines you promulgate. 58 2 Then Manes made the following reply to him: And what manner of God now is 59 3 But even although we should be under the necessity of accepting the exegesis advocated by 60 Elucidations. 61 General Note.