Liber Ten
The Book of Insania

Parallel Figure

XIX







I
1] It is here in the day of torment and in the hour of the worm that I have set my feet upon unhallowed ground.
2] I have been here for three score and three days, and until this day, have I not spoken to, nor have I even seen another.
3] All that I have witnessed are nightmarish places and utter darkness.
4] Verily, upon this place the sun doth not show his face. Truely, is this a world without hope.
5] And when I was about to turn back, did I hear a voice that came from behind me.
6] And it spake thusly: Hast thou come to learn?
7] Yes, I replied. And as I turned to see to whom I was speaking, mine eyes were met by a most beautiful man.
8] His hair was liken unto a moonless night, and it fell to just below his shoulders.
9] His eyes were liken unto a great abyss. It was as if all of hell could be seen within them.
10] His voice was strong and almost commanding in tone. And when he spake unto me, it was as if he were speaking to an multitude.
11] As he neared, it appeared that he was of average height. and about him was a hooded cloak. And upon it were written symbols which I have never before seen.
12] When he came to be just out of reach, he put forth his arms unto me, saying: If thou hast come to learn, then follow me, for I will show thee things never before seen.
13] Thou wilt have conversation with those who have never before spoken. Thou wilt hear languages and tongues which are yet to come. Thou wilt embrace those who have not yet been born.
14] Thy ears will behold wonders which have been a mystery unto man since the beginning of time. Come with me and I will show thee.
15] Then did I follow him, for his promise unto me, was as sweet as honey.

II
1] Thereafter did we journey for what seemed an eternity and therefore did I ask of him: Master, where is it that we are going?
2] To this he did not reply; only did he continue walking as if I had not spoken.
3] When I was about to fall to my knees from exhaustion, did I notice a man in the distance.
4] He seemed to be busy doing something, but as yet, I could not see what it was.
5] When we came to the place where the man knelt, it could be seen with what he was involved.
6] The man was beating a dead animal over and over with his fists.
7] The animal was one which I had never seen before this day; It was small in stature and the colour of black.
8] As yet, had the man not noticed our presence. He only continued to beat the animal and utter words which I have never heard.
9] Then did his actions move me to say unto him: Stop this! What art thou doing?
10] This animal is dead! Thou canst not possibly do it further harm!
11] To this the man did not reply, only did he continue to beat the animal with vehemence, his maddened gaze never leaving its corpse.
12] Now did I become angry with him, and thinking that the man did not hear me, did I say unto him again: Stop this! Stop this at once!
13] Art thou mad? Canst thou not see that thy work is for naught?
14] Art thou both blind and deaf, that thou can not see that this animal is dead and that thou can not hear my voice?
15] Again, he made no reply. He only continued as if I had not spoken, his frail arms flailing wildly, his thin face bearing only meaningless words.

16] Then did I say unto the man whom I had been following: Master, what doth this mean? For what reason doth this man behave in this manner? Why hath he destroyed this animal in such a way?
17] Then did he reply: This man is the soul of one whom thou knowest, and of many whom thou knowest not.
18] The animal with which this man is bewitched, is a matter which thou wilt deal with later.
19] The animal is small for it is, in essence, a small matter, but it is men such as this who have made it great.
20] Thou canst not understand the words which this man uttereth, for these are his logic.
21] Truely, thou art not afflicted as he. Therefore his words wilt thou not discern.
22] He hath not killed this thing that creepeth, for truely was it never alive.
23] The animal's name is Falsity and it is black for it is poison, and to eat of it would kill thee.
24] This man is frail because he doth not eat. He can not go and find food, for he is bound to this lie. Nor can he eat of this animal, for to do so would cause him to perish.
25] Truely, is he trapped between one and naught and naught and none.
26] This man doth not acknowledge thee, but he is neither blind, nor is he deaf, but mad. He will only see what is before him and nothing else.
27] For if he wast to look away, might he discover something new, something that would call upon his own understanding, and of this is he sore afraid.
28] Then did I ask of this man whom I knoweth not: Master, what dost thou think that this madman will do?
29] And he replied thusly:
Surely he will eat of the animal and will perish, for this is all that he will know. He will never learn of the truth, for he is a fool.
30] Then did I ask: Why dost thou not speak unto him thy wisdom and teach him a new way that he may not perish?
31] And he replied: Only if thou wert to babble unto him, would thou catch him aware.
32] But of this thou must beware, for to speak unto men of this kind in such a way would give unto thee their understanding. Then wouldest thou risk being led astray, and thou would perish with them.
33] First, thou must gain wisdom and learn of the way. Then mayest thou go unto these men and save them.
34] Come with me and I will show thee more.

III
1] After three days journey did we arrive at our destination. Deep in the forest, in a place called ElpiV {Greek: Elpis - Hope} sat a small cottage,
2] And upon the door was graven a star within a star, the smaller being inverted.
3] Then did I inquire of him: Is this thy home? And he replied: This is my place of dwelling. Come inside; I have much to show thee.
4] Then did we enter therein, and once inside he closed the door.
5] Inside all was dark, save one candle that burned in the center of the room. And as I looked about, I noticed that there was naught else but a bed in the far corner.
6] Then did he say unto me: Remove all of thy clothing and go therefore unto my bed.
7] So I removed my clothing and went unto his bed, and thereby did I feel his fingers about my waist and did he enter therein.
8] In pain I cried aloud, but my cries were quickly cut short by his hand upon my mouth.
9] And did he whisper unto mine ear: Do not feel, but instead, listen - see.

IV
1] At that, all went to darkness, for but an instant, and I found myself bound before many people. Then to my surprise was I met with a most abhorrent sight.
2] There before me, was a man standing before a multitude and about him was there no covering of any kind.
3] And at his feet lay a young girl. Also revealed was she. Her age was not more than three and two.
4] Also upon this man's member did I notice that there were many sores. And so did they run unto the ground.
5] Then did he go to his knees and entre the child.
6] And though he thrust with great effort, the child did not scream, nor did she bring forth any tears, nor did anyone among them protest; only did they smile and nod their heads in approval.
7] At this did I struggle to free myself, but all was for naught.
8] Then did I notice that in my right hand was I holding a great spear.
9] And at its tip did it have the sharpness sharper than any sword, but I could not throw it, for I was bound.
10] When all failed, did I begin to shout at them: Stop this! What are ye doing to this child? A curse be upon you for this defilement!
11] At this, were mine eyes filled with so many tears that I could no longer see, for my heart was heavy with sorrow.
12] Then did I close my eyes, and when I again opened them, was I safely lying upon the bed, and the man whom I had been following was standing nearby.

V
1]Unto this man,did I inquire:Why didst thou have relations with me as thou would lie with a woman?Dost thou not look upon me as a man?
2] And he replied: Just as the fool gaineth his false logic, so must thou gain thy wisdom similar.
3] And again was I moved to inquire: When thou wert having thy way with me, did I have a vision; What meaning hath it?
4] And he replied: The man whom thou sawest is a teacher. He hath many who follow him.
5] And his member is the matter of which I spoke of before. And the sores which thou sawest are the many lies therein.
6] The child is the innocent whom this man defiles. Her nakedness is his advantage, for it is her ignorance.
7] Also among them whom thou sawest watching, were many children and men and women, both young and old. These are the ones who have been defiled, and those who are yet to be defiled.
8] Thy arms and legs were bound, for thou hast not yet obtained the means to save them.
9] Thou art bound by thine own ignorance. Truely, canst thou save a drowning man, if thou art thyself drowning?
10] The spear thou sawest is the wisdom which thou wilt need to fight the wicked.
11] Thy wisdom is deep within thee, but thou hast not yet gained the understanding to use it.
12] When thou hast learned of the way, truely wilt thou be mighty. Worry thyself not, for greatness shall come unto thee soon.
13] Those who will not surrender unto truth, thou wilt destroy. And those who are still innocent, thou wilt save them.
14] But there are yet many things which thou must learn. And many seasons will pass before thou findest wisdom.
15] Verily, I say unto thee: Wisdom is liken unto a beautiful virgin, who will not give thee her kiss until that day when thou hast truely earned it.

VI
1] Then did the man, whom I had been following, produce a little red book, and offered it to me, and it was, to me, the most beautiful I had ever seen.
2] He invited me to read from the book, saying: This book is not beautiful, but vile and dangerous.
3] It will teach thee many things of which thou must beware, for the knowledge written therein is both a blessing and a curse.
4] When thou eatest of this book, it will be sweet unto thy mouth, but unto thy belly it will be as bitter as poison.
5] But if thou eatest of the book and perceive, thou wilt be mighty among kings.
6] Come, eat up the book if thou wilt, but goest thou carefully in thy way.

VII
1] And there did I open the little red book, which I was holding.
2] And therein were written many strange things.
3] And at once was I taken up in the spirit where I saw the man whom I had been following for who he was.
4] Strangely was he likened unto me, though he stood as a mighty angel, whose face shone like the sun.
5] And upon the earth did he place his left foot and upon the waters he his right.
6] And when he spake, there came after seven thunders.
7] And upon hearing the seven thunders, I asked of the man: What meaneth these seven thunders?
8] And he spake thus: These are the seven voices of thy Wisdom and Understanding.
9] Thou art to write all of what they utter and seal them up not.
10] Then will they be loosed upon the nations as a testimony of thy covenant with God.
11] There shall stand no secret beside them.

VIII
1] Then was I taken away to the house of a child and his mother.
2] Inside the house, I witnessed the mother of the boy, weeping and praying unto her God, tears streaming down her face as she gave herself up as an offering.
3] Closed away did she keep herself day and night, wailing and praying.
4] Then did I witness an spirit that visited the woman and spake of that which she must do in order to receive blessing from her God.
5] And of what this spirit told her and of what this spirit had told others of her kind, she doubted not any word and did what the spirit told her, shutting herself up.
6] And outside of the house did I see the boy standing on a large stone, shaking his fists in the air and cursing God in anger. And there did he spit into the heavens and rave much at God.
7] Question upon question did he rave unto the air, each time cursing God and rending his clothes.
8] And then did I say unto my heart: Why is this child so anguished? Why hateth he God for his own misgivings? Would it not profit this child if he did seek God as his mother?
9] And then did I hear a great voice which answered me saying: He is closer to God than she will ever be.
10] Truly, doth God love this little angry one.
11] For ever doth God delight in the brave.
12] Ever doth God rejoice in the seeker of truth.
13] Ever doth God love the implacable inquiry.
14] So much doth God hate the coward.
15] So much doth God hate he who accepts readily what is set before him.
16] So much doth God despise vulgar silence, for it is not praise that rouseth God, but the force of question and the ecstasy thereof.

IX
1] Then was I met by an very old man, who looked like a woman. His hair was as white as snow and his voice sounded like rushing water and fire did come from his eyes like burning coals.
2] And he spake unto me saying: My name is [Obiæ], servant of God the Almighty, he who liveth forever and forever.
3] He hath given me a vision, and hath commanded me to tell thee of it. By the names of God have I sworn to do so, but after I have told thee what I have seen, must I then leave thee and return thee unto thy place. Then will I be free of this terrible obligation.
4] I can not deny my master his wishes, so here is what I witnessed:
5] One evening was I taken up unto heaven, and there did I see a pregnant young girl, beautiful was she, and her hair was as a burning fire.
6] And did her belly glow bright with the glow of the sun, and this was because of the child that was within her. And this light did not abate the light of the moon that shown from her upon her feet.
7] Beautiful was this girl, for she was an effigy of the perfection of God's work upon the earth.
8] Then did I hear a voice come from out of heaven saying: Blessed is the child whom this girl is carrying; blessed is he of God, for he shall deliver the fallen from out of the company of sin and shall save them from the wrath of God.
9] Then did the girl cry out in pain, for she was about to give birth to the child whom she was carrying.
10] And at once did there appear before the girl, a mighty dragon. And this dragon was deceitful in his appearance, for he looked to be given of the seven spirits of God, but he was not.
11] And upon hearing the voice coming from out of the heavens and the sound of the girl crying in pain, had the dragon come unto her but for concern.
12] For the dragon remembered his crimes against God and how he had deceived the world with his lying tongue. And also, he remembered God's promise to him, that one day God would send one unto the world to walk among men and deliver the righteous from out of the mouth of the dragon.
13] And he wished to devour the child when he came forth, for the dragon knew that his time was drawing nigh.
14] Then did the woman bring forth a male child, just as it had been prophesied. And at once was the child taken up unto heaven, that the dragon might not hurt him.
15] And then did God send the woman into the wilderness, to a place which was already prepared for her, where she might see her child and yet not be with him.
16] And seeing that he had not prevailed, did the dragon send his own seed unto the child that she might approach him and fornicate with him and deceive him.
17] And this did God allow, for the child must also make a choice, for the woman that the dragon sent unto the child looked very much like this child's own mother. And by this did the dragon hope that the child would be deceived.
18] And at this did a mighty war break out in heaven and the dragon fought and his angels with Michael and Raphael and their angels, for they had come out of the House of God to protect the child.
19] And the child was afflicted much by this fighting and was driven mad.
20] Then did the Spirit of God descend upon the child to give him strength.
21] And did the child stand up and roar from his mouth as the roar of a mighty lion, saying: This woman who hath approached me is not my Mother and neither is this dragon my Father!
22] Wherefore then is my Mother? Wherefore then is my Father also? And at this he wept bitterly.
23] And Michael and Raphael took hold of the dragon and cast him down unto the earth and his angels with him. And the child sent the woman from out of his presence and she at once followed the dragon.
24] Then did I hear many voices like thunder coming from out of the heavens saying: Great is the power of God, and great is the child, for he hath suffered and hath chosen rightly! Glory and praise be to God for the kingdom of God and his Son hath finally come! Praise be unto God the Father and to his Son and to all the host of heaven for they have cast out of heaven the dragon and his daughter the great whore, and their children with them!
25] And then did I see the woman who brought forth the child, come unto him whom she had born, and did they embrace one another. And beautiful were they there, for he were ever a sun and she were ever a moon.
26] And again did I hear many voices like thunder coming from out of heaven saying: Glory be to the Mother, and glory be to the Son, for together shall they inherit the earth! And also shall they come again unto the house of God and with them shall come their children!

X
1] And then did the young woman and the child descend unto the earth, that they might gather together the children of God, those who were not deceived by the dragon and his daughter the whore.
2] And then did I see, as it were, two mighty pillars standing upon the earth, reaching far up into heaven.
3] One of the pillars were the colour of pearl and the other the colour of onyx stone.
4] And in the midst of these two pillars did the spirit of God descend unto a place which shown with the colour of the sun.
5] And unto these pillars and unto the place which shown like the sun did the children of God gather together in righteousness.

XI
1] And then did I see the dragon, realizing that he had been cast down unto the earth, say unto his daughter the whore and their children: Come, let us seek out this child and his Mother, that we may seek revenge. And let us gather together all of the children of the earth and deceive them into thinking that this child and his Mother are evil, that we might unite and pursue them together.
2] And the children of earth were deceived so, and helped to pursue the woman and the child, for the whore had told them that this child and his Mother were evil and that their mouths should be shut up, lest they corrupt the world into sin.
3] Then did I see the child and his Mother flee unto the two pillars and unto the children of God who were within them, and there did the dragon and the whore and her children war with the young woman and her child and their children.
4] And in the midst of the pillars were there a throne made of gold, and upon it sat the child.

XII
1] Then did I see a man come forth and take hold of a nation. And this man did come forth and take hold of that nation in the time of the coming forth of the child and his Mother. And by this might he be known unto the knowing.
2] And seeing the waring of the dragon and the whore and their children with the child and his Mother and their children, did he say unto himself and to those who followed him: There is great calamity over the earth caused by the waring of these two. Come, we must choose one and abate the other so that there may be peace in the earth.
3] This did the dragon hear and descend upon the man who took hold of the nation, and spake unto his heart and deceived him. And thus was this man possessed by the spirit of the dragon and at once was his heart hardened and his mind was shut up. And thereby did he fornicate with the whore and did cause himself to sin greatly.
4] And did this man call together his armies and make war with the child and his Mother and their children, and did pursue them over the earth.
5] But the man and his armies could not conquer the child and his Mother and their children, for the Spirit of God was with them.
6] And in the sight of the man and his armies did the children of God cause fire to come down from heaven and shut up the skies that it might not rain.
7] And there were war between these two for the space of three and one half years.
8] And this man could not abate the child, for the power of God was within his hand. But neither would this man surrender and repent of his sins against God, for the dragon had hardened his heart, and the whore had kept him drunk with the wine of fornication.
9] And difficult was this war for the man and his nation, for he did not know, at times, with whom he was fighting, for when the armies of the child were not making war with the whore and the dragon and their children, they would clothe themselves with the clothing of the nations, and though they hid themselves not, they could not be found.
10] So did the man cause all who followed him to receive a mark, that he may know them thereby, for the man knew that the children of God would not accept anything that he offered them. And also did he sign a decree that whosoever did not have the mark, could not buy nor sell anything soever. Thus he thought that he might starve the children of God, for they could not be beaten by any other means.
11] And thus were there two great warriors. One warrior was named the army of the beast and the other army was named the army of the lamb, and there were much waring between them, such as the earth had never seen.
12] Verily, were arrow met by lightening, and the roar of great chariots were met by the earth that was rent beneath them. Yea, every soldier of the beast were met by an dark and wicked specter.
13] And there were hail an plague and whirling winds and every manner of horror and woe. And all of these things came at the hand of the children of God. Aye, such a war were never seen before this day.
14] Also, before many burning temples, I saw a great man standing, who was held in high regard and thought to be holy, and he was struck down dead, for he was unclean. And was his temple also burned to the ground, yea, and many thousand churches with it, for neither were they clean, and because the Spirit of God had never known them.

XIII
1] Thus were the earth rent and torn with war; and were the inhabitants of the earth smitten with fire and with great hail and with whirling winds and churning waters and terrible plagues.
2] And also because of the children of God did spirits move freely upon the earth, with fleshly bodies and did afflict all who had followed the beast and taken his mark.
3] And the children of the beast were frightened by the children of the lamb and did hide themselves and cry out unto the beast to save them, but he could not, for the child had already beaten him.
4] Then did other nations come together with the beast, for the children of the lamb did afflict them also, and they were sore afraid of the child and those who followed him because of this.
5] And coming unto the beast did the nations cry out: We have called out to our father, but he came not. We have called out to his daughter, but neither did she come. So have we called out to their children, but they were too scattered to hear and come, for the lamb hath made war with them and conquered. Help us, for we fear that the child will prevail and become king of every nation and tongue.
6] Thus did the nations come together and heal the beast and give him back his strength. And standing, did the beast become wroth with the child, for he had hurt the beast much.
7] Then did the beast approach the two pillars without fear, for he had become many strong.
8] And did the beast smite the pillars with a rod of iron and smash them into pieces, and there did the pillars lie fallen for the space of three and one half days.
9] And the nations rejoiced much at the sight of the fallen temple, for those who had worshipped therein had tormented them for three and one half years.
10] But after three and one half days had passed, did the heavens open up, and a voice did come from out of the heavens and did speak unto those who worshipped in the temple of God: Come up hither, for thy work is now done. Thou hast been good and faithful; Come and receive thy reward. Leave the children of the earth; there is nothing for them. They would not know me, and neither will I receive them.
11] Thus were the children of God caught up unto heaven, and before every eye were they caught up unto heaven.
12] And in that hour did the earth tremble as it had never trembled, and great cities and mountains did fall for her quaking. And were many crushed beneath them.
13] And the man and his nation were left burned and desolate, and his children scattered and fallen dead.
14] And seeing that they were not taken and that they were left to God's wrath, did the children of the earth strike at themselves and tear at their clothes in mourning.
15] And did they spit at the name of the whore and her father the dragon, for they had lied to them and told them that they would be the ones who were caught up in that great day.
16] In that day were there much weeping and mourning, for the Spirit of God had left them.
17] And did the inhabitants of the earth seek out the whore in her hiding and the beast who fornicated with her, and threw themselves upon them and murdered them.
18] Aye, but the Lord God Almighty did not look upon them, for these were things for yesterday.
19] And when the man had finished speaking, was I then immediatly returned unto the place from which I came. And as I was returning, did I hear a voice which came from within, saying: Add the numbers which I have given thee with those which I will give thee soon, and therein, in their proper order and by the blasphemous last, lie my commandment unto thee, my son.