Section 24

1 In a number of the Gnostic systems of the Early Christian period the body of the first man is said to lie like a log till the light-spark is breathed into him. 2 Sc . the heavenly powers. 3 Presumably Adam 1 The region of the lower world-rulers. 1 Or "One of the Poor am I," Compare the Ebionīm or Poor of early Christianity; the Poor (spiritually) are those who have voluntarily renounced this world's goods.