Selections from the Book of Arakim

1And Arakim did return unto the people of Suran, and many years did pass, and the people of Suran did prosper and grow in righteousness and Arakim was a righteous priest unto the people. And Shurak did lead the people in all diligence, and also Kodal did prophecy many great things. And it came to pass that the people of the southern land were the most wicked in all the islands and they did harden their hearts and rejoice in wickedness. And behold God did bring a curse upon the land of the south. Wherefore he did curse the land with clouds. Wherefore they might block the sun and it became exceedingly difficult for the people of the south to grow food. And the skin of the people of the south did become lightened and they were a repulsive people. For they did perform many abominations. And behold God did command the people of Suran that the whiteness should be a sign unto them that they should not join with the people of the south. And also the people of the many lands and waters were not so wicked as the people of the south but they did still refuse to follow the Lord. And God did curse the land of the people of the many lands and waters that there should also be many clouds to block the sun. And the skin of the people of the many lands and waters did become lighter than the people of Suran but not so light as the people of the south. And behold the people of Suran were commanded not to marry into the people of the many lands and waters and the fairness of their skin was a sign unto them. And, Yea the people of Suran did enjoy much sun and also rain in its due season. And because of this they did grow crops and food continually and they wanted not for food. And their skin did become dark because of the sun that was upon them. And they were a beautiful and wonderful people and they did obey the commandments of God. Wherefore it was not desirous that they should mix their seed with these other people; for in doing so they would dilute the teachings and practices which had been given and they would be led to worship false gods.