Mastema:
Mastema is the adversarial figure mentioned in the Book of Jubilees, the Accuser. Interesting
though that Jesus himself claimed that Moses himself was the Accuser who stands up against the
descendants of Abraham. He is said to be the one who stood against Abraham when tested
concerning his son Isaac. He flees from the presence of Abraham when he shows his obedience.
Of course, in another account, Jasher, it doesn't mention Mastema accusing Abraham. But that the
Lord himself challenged Isaac on account that Ishmael boasted concerning the fact that, he being
circumcised at thirteen did so willingly, while Isaac circumcision was imposed on him as an infant.
Isaac responded that he would offer himself up gladly to be sacrificed. The Lord heard and put him
to the test. Mastema is a mysterious figure for though he is said according to other sources as a
adversary to the Israelites. It is not clear as to who or what he was. The book of Jubilees state he is
Satan. However, since anyone could qualify as an adversary provided they are enticed. He that is
written about as an evil person could be a fellow. Here is a verse from the New Testament.
John 5:45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: There is one that accuseth you, Moses, in whom ye trust.
After the flood, Mastema's request was that the Eternal one tenth of the wicked demons
(descendants of the Angelic Host that rebelled), to tempt mankind; for Mastema stated that man's
wickedness was great upon the earth. God granted him his request. Now Noah was the son of
Lamech, the son of Methuselah, Enoch, Jared, Mahalaleel, Cainan, Enos, Seth (made after the
likeness of Adam), who is the son of Adam, the son of God (which is used in the plural sense
'Elohim'). Noah being the tenth son after the image of man. Enoch, seven thin the line from Adam
was transfigured (altered appearance'). And the seventh generation which kept the vow to their
Father (Abba) Adam. The Fall of the sons of Seth begins with Jared, who according to the Book of
Adam and Eve, did come down from Mount Hermon. According to the story, Satan disguised
himself as his ancestor Adam with the other patriarchs who died, as Ghosts or Spirits. They lead
Jared to the camp of the Cainites first son of Adam. The Cainites recognizing that these men were
strangers lead each man his wife or daughter to them. And the Apparitions went in unto the women
of Cain. Jared understanding that the Apparitions were not his ancestors, cried out for deliverance;
and so he was returned unto his own people. But when the sons of Jared learned of how their father
had gone down from the mount, they desired to go down and join themselves to the daughters of
Cain.
The Book of Enoch 6:1-6
1 And it came to pass when the children of men had multiplied that in those days were born unto them beautiful and comely daughters.
2 And the ang(els), the children of the heaven, saw and lusted after them, and said to one another: 'Come, let us choose us wives from among the children of men
3 and beget us children.' And Semjaza (Shem(i)aza, who was their leader, said unto them: 'I fear ye will not
4 indeed agree to do this deed, and I alone shall have to pay the penalty of a great sin.' And they all answered him and said: 'Let us all swear an oath, and all bind ourselves by mutual imprecations
5 not to abandon this plan but to do this thing.' Then sware they all together and bound themselves
6 by mutual imprecations upon it. And they were in all two hundred; who descended in the days of Jared on the summit of Mount Hermon, and they called it Mount Hermon, because they had sworn
7 and bound themselves by mutual imprecations upon it.
And these are the names of their leaders: Samlazaz (the same is Semjaza), their leader, Araklba, Rameel, Kokablel, Tamlel, Ramlel, Danel (Daniel), Ezeqeel (possibly Ezekiel), Baraqijal (Barakiel),
Interesting to see the names appear in the verses although they are recorded differently. And so it is
that the son of Obed-Edom was lead by their chief Shemaiah to rebel against the Eternal by taking
wives of the daughters of men. ( reference found 1 chr. 26:4)
Now the Bible gives extensive information concerning one genetic line which is of Adam. But is
Adam the man molded by the 'Lord-God', the man of verses 26-31 of Genesis? Well let's see.
According to chapter one the Elohim created both male and females on the sixth day, and it does
not say exactly how they came to be or what their names were. Then they (creators of the first man
and woman) established the "Day of Rest". The establishment of Adam through one diety called
Lord-God. The fact that according to Genesis, humans were established upon the earth, before the
creation of Adam indicates the possibility of an eighth day creation. According to the Book of
Jubilees, Adam was created on the sixth day of the first week and his wife (Isha) was created
approximately on the sixth day of the second week (ordinance concerning the cleansing period of a
woman after giving birth (male/female). Now the rib is symbolic meaning for 'wife'. When Adam
saw her, he distinctively knew that she was made from himself (indication of wisdom and
understanding). For this reason he stated that a man shall turn from his father and mother and
cleave unto his wife.
The problem with this is, how did Adam understand the nature of a family, if he in
fact he was created having no mother? If you accept the story of how Adam was created, then you
would say there was no indication of a mother figure, except possibly through the observance of the
animals themselves. Why did Adam say that a man shall leave his father and mother? Simple, he
had himself creators who were to him a Father ('Ab) and Mother ('Em/Om).
Adam sealed his own destruction however, when he stated after seeing the woman that was made
for him that a man ('Adam/Ben/Baal') would leave his 'parents' and cleave unto his wife. A perfect
example of wisdom gone bad. For Adam's word did prevail through his choice to turn away from his
creators and cleave to that which was created. Jubilees even gives us a period of how long he
remained in the garden of Eden (Ed-richness), a period of seven years. After this time expired, the
serpent (animal) did come to the woman (created of Adam) and enticed her to eat of the Tree of
knowledge (which contained both good and evil fruit), and she then pressed Adam to eat, which he
did. Their eyes were opened (Possible indication of the 'Shiva' Third Eye, Symbol of
Understanding). Interesting, that Genesis indicates that before they ate of the tree they were blind
(ignorant as children/ben). Once their eyes were opened they knew that they were naked and made
aprons of 'fig leaves'. When the 'Lord' learned of what they did they were cursed, the serpent to lick
the dirt, the man to work, and the woman to serve her husband as his subordinate. So through one
act, was the order of things changed. The serpent is symbolic of breaking the harmony between the
man, his wife, and the earth. Keep in mind, Adam possessed the power of the 'Word', what he
uttered surely came to pass. The man is also the (First born) and was entitled to all those things
pertaining thereto. The woman in this case being naturally his subordinate by order of creation.
This is not what the first chapter of Genesis states in fact, it doesn't explain how they came 'To Be'.
Only that they were by the Will of the Great One. Inotherwords, mankind and his bringing forth is a
mystery. The problem with Genesis after chapter one is that everything else seems to give an
explanation as to how and when mankind was created. That man was brought forth of Gaea (Earth),
the feminine aspect and of the air (Zeus) lord of the heaven. Zeus is also lord governing over the
elements of the earth, the lord upon High ('Hai-Ai') remember Joshua destroyed the inhabitants of
this city. Speaking of Zeus, we see an image of Noah (feminine) No'ach (masculine). According to
the bible Noah was masculine and through his perfection (obedience) he was spared from a flood
that would come upon the inhabitants of the earth (Genesis/Worldwide flood); however, Jubilees
there were four primal locations or points upon the earth that was considered sacred.
The problem with Genesis after chapter one is that everything else seems to give an explanation as
to how and when mankind was created. That man was brought forth of Gaea (Earth), the feminine
aspect and of the air (Zeus) lord of the heaven. Zeus is also lord governing over the elements of the
earth, the lord upon High ('Hai-Ai') remember Joshua destroyed the inhabitants of this city.
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