T. The sun and moon stood where God placed them. They never stood otherwise. But you will find other suns, and other moons, and other stars, than thou seest in heaven. I hold a banner, and on it you may see a sun and a moon. It stands still at my command, or it moves as I control. So, with the enemies of Joshua. They stood still; and when they stood still, the banner did not move, neither did the sun, or the moon, on their banners. The sun and the moon which were on their banners moved not, till the enemy was no longer able to contend with the victors. I see no contradiction of nature in that passage.
C. I see no contradiction in your interpretation.
T. It is not my interpretation.
C. Whose is it?
T. It is the interpretation of Joshua.
C. From whom did you receive it?
T. I received it from a circle belonging to a sphere, who received it from him.
C. How may I know the truth of what you affirm?
T. By advancement in wisdom.
C. How may I advance in wisdom?