Selections from the Book of Arakim

1And Delek, a keeper of the records of the people, was the son of the brother of Arakim. And Rakim went abroad in the land to preach the laws of God. Now behold even after many years Rakim did not return and many thought he had died in a foreign land, and others thought he was lost upon the seas. And behold Rakim never did return. And many were confused as to what might be done among the people. For some did desire to become a leader over the people that they might become High Priest. And some thought that God had closed his voice to the people. And it came to pass that many people arose and claimed for themselves to be speak in the name of God. And they did bring all manner of proofs. And thus the people of Suran were divided. And behold Delek did go before the people and did speak unto them saying, I, Delek was ordained by Rakim to be the keeper of the records of these people. And behold I have fulfilled my duty as God has given it unto me. And Yea, I have lived in a manner that the Spirit of God may be a companion unto me. For have I not also walked and talked with Rakim? And have we not been seen in long conversations by the wayside? For if God will, I shall minister within the temple as High priest according to the records which have been kept, for I know them well. And many of the people lifted up there voices saying, Oh Delek, you should be appointed High Priest over us for surely you have been called of God. And Delek spoke unto the people saying, Be it known unto all people that I am no prophet, neither have I spoken as a prophet, for that office doth continue with the children of Kodal. But if God hath chosen me to be a High Priest over you then it shall be so. For God doth call many prophets in the earth, and Yea even some prophetesses, but not all who shall lead his people shall be prophets; but some shall be seers and others shall be wise men. For God will call whom he will call. But there were others would not follow. For the prophet Telemek spoke. And he did proclaim that the Lord had chosen Rakim's brother Jaresh to be High Priest. And many did follow after Jaresh. Yet still others did follow a man named Buru who was a prophet. And there were many more people who did follow other men. But those where the main divisions of the church. Yea, those who did follow Delek; and those who would follow Rakim's brother, Jaresh; and those who would follow Buru. And it was after this manner that the people of Suran were divided. Now the King of the people, Shuran, did support the voice of the people in electing Delek. But Rakaal the youngest son of Shurak did claim the title of King among the people who did support the Buru. For Buru and Rakaal did come to an agreement that they would support one another. And it came to pass that the people who followed Delek did retain possession of the temple. But the people of Delek would that those who did follow the other leaders should still enter into the courts of temple and worship therein as God had promised. For there were days appointed when those who did follow the other leaders should worship within the temple.