_The reason why. Types._--[They had to deal with a carnal people and t… — Pensées
SAPIR 861
_The reason why. Types._--[They had to deal with a carnal people and to render them the depositary of the spiritual covenant.] To give faith to the Messiah, it was necessary there should have been precedent prophecies, and that these should be conveyed by persons above suspicion, diligent, faithful, unusually zealous, and known to all the world.
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