the whole earth, but the Theologians of the Hebrews do otherwise number and call these orders; for in the highest place are those which they call (
Hebrew characters) that is, creatures of sanctity, or by the which God (Hebrew characters) giveth the gift of being. In the second place succeed Ophanim (Hebrew characters)> that is forms or wheels, by the which God (Hebrew characters) distinguisheth the Chaos: In the third place are Aralim (Hebrew characters) great, strong, and mighty Angels, by the which Jehova Elohim pronounced or Jehova joyned with He (Hebrew characters) administreth form to the liquid matter: In the fourth place are Hasmalim (Hebrew characters) by which El (Hebrew characters) God framed the effigies of bodies. The fifth order is Seraphim (Hebrew characters) by the which God Elohim Gibor (Hebrew characters) draweth forth the elements. The sixt is Malachim (Hebrew characters) that is of Angels, by the which God Eloha (Hebrew characters), produceth metals. The seventh Elohim (Hebrew characters) that is the gods by the which God Jehovah Sabaoth (Hebrew characters) produceth vegetables; The eighth Beni Elohim (Hebrew characters) that is the sons of God, by the which God Elohim Sabaoth (Hebrew characters) procreateth Animals; The ninth & lowest Cherubim (Hebrew characters) by the which God Sadai (Hebrew characters) createth mankind; under these is the order Animasticus called Issim (Hebrew characters) that is nobles, strong men, or blessed, by the which God Adonai (Hebrew characters) bestoweth prophecie.
Chapter xviii. Of the orders of evil spirits, and of their fall, and divers natures. There are some of the School of the Theologians, who distribute the evill spirits into nine degrees, as contrary to the nine orders of the Angels; Therefone the first of these are those which are called false gods, who usurping the name of God, would be worshipped for gods, and require sacrifices and adorations, as that Devil, who saith to Christ, if thou wilt fal down and worship me, I will give thee all these things, shewing him all the kingdoms of the world; and the Prince of these is he who said, I will ascend above the height of the clouds, and will he
