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Chapter 81: The Book of the Heavenly Luminaries
Astronomical Book
81:1
And the angel said unto me: 'I have shown thee all the mysteries of the heavenly luminaries, and the courses of the sun, moon, and stars.'
81:2
'And thou hast seen how all things move in order and regularity, and how nothing existeth in chaos.'
81:3
'Now take this knowledge, and teach it unto thy people, that they may understand the works of the Holy One.'
81:4
'And let them know that the heavens declare the glory of the Holy One, and the firmament showeth His handiwork.'
81:5
'And blessed be they who understand these mysteries, and who order their lives according to the seasons appointed by the Holy One.'