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Chapter XII.—Metamorphoses of the Angels.
“For of the spirits who inhabit the
heaven,1097
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12–16 have no parallel in the corresponding discourse in the
Recognitions. The doctrine here is peculiar. But
compare Recognitions, iv. 26.—R.] | the angels who
dwell in the lowest region, being grieved at the ingratitude of men to
God, asked that they might come into the life of men, that, really
becoming men, by more intercourse they might convict those who had
acted ungratefully towards Him, and might subject every one to adequate
punishment. When, therefore, their petition was granted, they
metamorphosed themselves into every nature; for, being of a more
godlike substance, they are able easily to assume any form. So
they became precious stones, and goodly pearl, and the most beauteous
purple, and choice gold, and all matter that is held in most
esteem. And they fell into the hands of some, and into the bosoms
of others, and suffered themselves to be stolen by them. They
also changed themselves into beasts and reptiles, and fishes and birds,
and into whatsoever they pleased. These things also the poets
among yourselves, by reason of fearlessness, sing, as they befell,
attributing to one the many and diverse doings of
all.
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