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Therefore, carrying out the commands of the highpriests becomes incumbent on every one; and the fulfilment of this maxim is better than that of a whole assemblage of maxims.
CHAPTER XXVII. 1. The twenty-seventh subject is this, that is, if any affair comes forward, that they should thoroughly understand? whether it be a good work, or a sin. 2. In that manner it becomes better that they make an evasion on the spot", until a time when they make it known with accuracy that that affair is a sin or a reward. 3. If they perform any affair without knowing this, although it be a good work, it becomes a sin for them.
4. For it is declared in revelation, that, except that which they enquire of the high-priests, no affair whatever is proper to perform. 5. Whatever wisdom there be for any one from his own head is only one; then, as two wisdoms are more than one 5, it therefore makes it expedient to enquire of the high-priests.
CHAPTER XXVIII. 1. The twenty-eighth subject is this, that, when they teach the Avesta, it is in like manner neces
1 Lp, B29 have ‘is.'
* Lp has 'that they should be told,' and B29 has that one should realise.
s See Sls. X, 25, 27.
• Lp adds and truly,' and B29 has 'make known that it is false or true.'
. Lp, B29 omit these eight words.
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