Medical Compendium: Galen and Hippocrates

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On the Law and the Tabernacle

He wrote the Law in the second book Original: "en to deutero"; likely referring to Deuteronomy, the "Second Law," or the second book of the Pentateuch, Exodus.. For he did not listen to those called by the Law before the tabernacle was constructed and consecrated. But even if God appeared in the shadow and the smoke, he points to God as he was from the beginning. He spoke then even more clearly.

And Moses, speaking to all and addressing those outside, established and set up the tabernacle and the altar. From that point on, he received the vessels from above. Whenever he would listen, oracles were recorded. Note this Then he brought in the splendor of the golden vestments. Because of this brightening, he laid aside his hands in reverence. Before the moment of wonder, he placed the golden work and the edge of the crown. A fountain flows from him, and it is necessary to offer it; and he hears the voice as if from a cloud. These are the first and greater things, and even more fundamental. Because before the decrees were handed down, God was with Moses. The theologian of holiness, as I said before, set him apart from his own.

He is the one who gathers from this wall A metaphorical reference to the barrier between the divine and the human.; and I say to all, including the ministers: let him be well-worn [by service]. For there is no labor for those who are about to minister. Nor is it for his own sake that grace exists, nor should it be used more actively than for the needs of the Church. Having been prepared to bless, we give thanks out of fear. For he who is at the head of the body stands apart, but he who is in training must not think it a light thing for the body to be in the house; let him make his way from his feet toward the tabernacle. Just as those who have declined to be in the house reach for the chosen place. For here, when he stood apart, he spoke in them: "and let them be with [us]."

During the festivals, I was assured concerning everything. He says that the flesh plots against the spirit, and for this reason, mercy comes into the tabernacle; let there be an acceptance of the holy decree which they have confirmed. Those who do not receive this are not perfect. For even the first ones sing hymns for the services of the things made manifest; but they are ashamed of this face. For the persistence of piety brings boldness. But they themselves shall clarify a greater fear; for by the hand of a sinner, how can we bless or glorify God? For it is not God, but certainly the one who pours out this fire, the immortal light, or piety. It would be impossible for the uninitiated.

And every sacrifice of the altar is for those at the altar; it is not the threefold element in a syllogism nor a [mere] sacrifice, but that which pertains to the sacrifice, and the things concerning the eye. There are also the sacred vessels, both small and large in form, and even the lesser ones. And the things concerning the sacrifices—such as those upon the altar—and those things that are specific to God. For the altars in the tabernacle and the vessels are of the Holy and the Holy of Holies. Concerning the sacrifices For of the altar, there is the sacrifice on the altar, and indeed the vessels. The Law is in the second [book]. There is also information about the lamps and the tables, and the rest of the things in the tabernacle, and the unquenchable fire upon the altar, and the oil of piety. Some things exist according to the pattern of things that pre-existed. The shedding of blood is as if from the blood. Some things are for his sake, the Spirit of God; but even if these exist, the Lamb of God might speak of the holy things in the Law. For it is necessary to transfer every cause concerning the threefold [nature], which is holy to the pious. According to this life, one perceives desire...

...contained and remaining. And the things concerning the priesthood; and concerning the priests who take away sins. Just as the anointing Original: "chrisma"; refers to the ritual oil used for consecrating priests. of the priests was not without the Holy Spirit. Because of this, those who are "christs" Original: "christoi"; literally "anointed ones." In this context, it likely refers to Christians as the newly anointed people. have learned this, which even the ancients believe. This is also the power of the Gospel: that the things of God are believed. For authority is the law, not [human] proportion. For it is necessary for salvation to those who obey the Law and the voice. And as for the rest that follows, the writing: it is not lawful to contribute oneself to the whole in this way against the ambassadorial Spirit.

And according to what is possible, this state of questioning: how for everyone the things pertaining to the blood and the water, and the manner in which it is completed, were used before the coming of Grace, instead of the body or blood. For this reason, having spoken beforehand about the flesh and the blood, he showed the necessity.

Regarding the unleavened bread: for the divine and spiritual things within them, it is fitting to keep the feast outside for its own sake. These are for salvation, not only of the mind of God, but also primarily they are spiritual things; which the prophet taught as the power of grace. Just as spiritual things are for the uninitiated. Because these things are partakable, though not the [physical] body of God. Through these things, there is the fire of the altar in the Law. Through the anointing, there is the holy thing, or the bath Likely referring to Baptism.. So that the gift of God is in the tabernacle, and that which is in the blood is of the body of God.

Concerning the Sabbath: Even if it is the end of creation, it makes one blessed to keep it as the third [thing]. But it is not merely because God rested on it from all His works, because the creation was granted by Him; for this reason, the "Sabbath-keeping" does not cease. Thus they say that even until the divine part of God, the beginnings of the Sabbath came to be. And the children who are baptized and surrounded [by grace]; and physicians in turn providing healing; because of the need for that which is from God, the "Sabbath-keeping" is not brought to a halt. Indeed, those who work under God, keeping the commandments of God, do not abandon their labor. Just as the children who perform the duties of the priesthood are not idle in the midst of sins; the fire of the altar, because of piety, and those who perform the sacrifice of the altar, do not cease.

So too the Christians, offering a spiritual sacrifice and a sacrifice to God, do not cease from their piety. For it is not the seventh [day] as the seventh, but because of the cause; since all creation within creation will be transformed into what follows. For the seventh is in the Sabbath by number; but the other Sabbath is the one after creation: the Sabbath of rest Original: "anapausis"; a state of spiritual repose or the eternal rest of the soul., where the names are. And it concerns the weeks, when God provides peace. For this reason, we think of piety without ceasing. Those who demonstrate this are not being idle; for the works of the Law’s Sabbaths are not heard [in the same way]. For Christians are not idle on the Sabbath. But the Sabbath with God is to cease from [secular] works. For this reason, Christians bring about a departure from sins, so that we might please God; and for this reason, the Sabbath is rest, but not idleness Original: "argia"; meaning laziness or total inaction.. For idleness is uncleanness and sin.