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Havilah drew near, and overheard what was said. He added,
Our friend Eber believes, not only that the writings of Barnabas came through the hands of men, but that they were invented by man. I fear also that he regards not the Book as wholly sacred.
It is true, said Eber. — That there is much in the Book that is faithful, I know. That there is much that is beautiful, I perceive: but its truth is the same which other Scriptures had revealed before, and its beauty is that which a man's imagination can create. It cannot offend you to hear of other Scriptures, since you believe that God has made many revelations.
So many, replied Havilah, that if they all remained, the wisdom of angels would scarcely be greater than that of men. But that which was known to Adam, was lost to Abraham; and that which Abraham received, was not given to Moses. What God doeth is right; — but would we had these many Scriptures!
At least, said Eber, we have many left. The Law given by Moses remains, and the Books of the Prophets, and the Psalms of David; and, blessed be God! the Gospel of Christ.
