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Chapter
XII.—Simon’s Opinions Expounded by Peter.
“We, Simon, do not assert that from the
great power, which is also called the dominant1382
power, two angels were sent forth, the
one to create the world, the other to give the law; nor that each one
when he came proclaimed himself, on account of what he had done, as the
sole creator; nor that there is one who stands, will stand, and is
opposed.1383
| 1383 The text is
corrupt. Various emendations have been proposed, none of which
are satisfactory. Uhlhorn proposes, “That there is a
standing one, one who will stand. You who are opposed, learn how
you disbelieve, and that this subject which you say is the power
unrevealed is full of ignorance.” P. 328, note 1. | Learn
how you disbelieve even in respect to this subject. If you say
that there is an unrevealed power, that power is full of
ignorance. For it did not foreknow the ingratitude of the angels
who were sent by it.” And Simon became exceedingly angry
with Peter for saying this, and interrupted his discourse,
saying: “What nonsense is this you speak, you daring and
most impudent of men, revealing plainly before the multitudes the
secret doctrines, so that they can be easily learned?” And
Peter said: “Why do you grudge that the present audience
should receive benefit?” And Simon said: “Do
you then allow that such knowledge is a benefit?” And Peter
said: “I allow it: for the knowledge of a false
doctrine is beneficial, inasmuch as you do not fall into it because of
ignorance.” And Simon said: “You are evidently
not able to reply to the propositions I laid before you. I
maintain that even your teacher affirms that there is some Father
unrevealed.”
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