Chapter VIII - The "Bright Nature" of man is taken away.


1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in
the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the
angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see
like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation
became hidden from us."

2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under
subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and
for that reason could you see things far away. But after
your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from
you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but
only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it
is brutish."

3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God,
they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a
sorrowful heart.

4 And God ceased to commune with them.



Chapter IX - Water from the Tree of Life. Adam and Eve near drowning.