Ethiopic Didascalia

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TAa^ it is not lawful for Christians to enter into the assemblies of the Heathen, nor to see the playing, nor to hear the singing. — p. 103. Of fVidows.—p. 105. That it is not lawful for Women to baptize. — p. 114. That it is not lawful for the Layman to do any work belonging to the Priesthood. — p. 115. Of Widows.— F.n6. (See Note on p.116.1.7.) That it is not lawful that ye should do evil against your neighbours. — p. 118. Concerning Orphans. — p. 121. That it is required of Bishops to provide for Widows and Orphans. — p. 122. That it is required of the Unmarried Women, and Widows, that they receive that which is bestowed upon them thankfully. — p. 1 24. That it is required of Bishops to be discreet in receiving offerings from those only who are worthy. — p. 125. That it is required of Fathers to keep their Children under discipline. — p. 1 29. That it is required of Servants that they be subject unto their Masters in all purity, whether they be faithful or unbelievers. — p. 130. Note. — It will be observed that each of the above Sections, except the Tenth, begins with the word n Z»^'^ : This word, when followed by a substantive, means " of" or " concerning" ; when followed by a verb, the particle Yl**" : is inserted afler it, and the literal translation woidd be " How that ", as, "How that it is required", " How that it is not lawful" &c.