The Light of the Law Was to Be Given to the World

The whole world was illumined with brilliant light, and was engaged in unhindered work. Over those men alone heavy night was spread an image of the darkness that was destined to receive them. But for your holy ones, there was very great light. Their enemies heard their voices but did not see their forms. And they begged their pardon for having been at variance with them. Therefore you provided a flaming pillar of fire as a guide for your people's unknown journey and a harmless son for their glorious wandering. For their enemies deserved to be deprived of light, and imprisoned in darkness. Those who had kept your sons imprisoned through whom the imperishable light of the law was to be given to the