Chapter 1

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1 Before there was a star to shine, before there were angels to sing, there was already a heaven, the
home of the Eternal, the only God. Perfect in wisdom, love and glory, the Eternal lived an eternity,
before realizing His beautiful dream, in the creation of the Universe.
2 The countless beings that make up the creation were all idealized with love. From the tiny atom to the
gigantic galaxies, everything deserved His supreme attention. Lover of music, God idealized the Universe
as a great orchestra that, under His regency, should vibrate harmonious chords of justice and peace. For
each creature He composed a love song.
3 The Eternal was very happy, for His dreams were about to come true. Moving with majesty, he began
His work of creation. His hands first shaped a world of light, and on him a glowing mountain on which
the throne of the Universe would be forever affirmed.

4 To the sacred mountain God called: Zion. From the base of the throne, the Eternal brought forth a
crystalline river, to represent the life that would flow from Him to all creatures. As a throne room, he
created a beautiful paradise that stretched for hundreds of kilometers around Mount Zion. To paradise
he called: Eden. To the south of paradise, on both banks of the river of life, numerous mansions adorned
with precious stones were built, destined for the angels, the ministers of the kingdom of light.
5 Surrounding Eden and the angelic mansions, God built a wall of bright jasper, along which large pearl
portals could be seen. With joy, the Eternal contemplated the Dream Capital. The city in its splendor was
like an ornate bride, ready to receive her husband.
6 Affectionately, the great Architect called her: Jerusalem, the City of Peace. God was about to bring the
first rational creature into existence. He would be a glorious angel, among all the most honorable.
Adorned by the shine of precious stones, that angel would live on Mount Zion, as representative of the
King of kings before the Universe.
7 With much love, the Creator began to mold the firstborn of angels. All wisdom applied when forming
it, making it perfect. He tenderly granted his life; the beautiful angel, as if waking from a deep sleep,
opened his eyes and looked at the face of his Author. With joy, the Eternal showed him the beauties of
paradise, telling him of His plans, which were beginning to materialize.
8 When he was led to the place of his abode, next to the throne, the prince of angels was grateful and,
in a melodious voice, sang his first song of praise. From the heights of Zion, it was discovered, in the eyes
of the beautiful angel, Jerusalem in its immensity and splendor. The river of life, sliding serenely in the
middle of the City, resembled a long avenue, reflecting the beauties of the Garden of Eden and the
angelic mansions.

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9 Wrapping the firstborn of angels with His mantle of light, the Eternal began to speak to him of the
principles that would govern the universal kingdom. Physical and moral laws should be respected to the
full extent of divine government. Moral laws were summed up in two basic principles: to love God above
all things and others as Himself. Each rational creature should be a channel through which the Eternal
could shed other life and light. That way, the Universe would grow in harmony, happiness and peace.
10 In the kingdom of God, laws would not be imposed with tyranny; The subjects would be free.
Obedience should arise spontaneously, in a gesture of recognition and gratitude. In that realm of
freedom, disobedience would also be possible. The result of such behavior would be the emptying of
vital forces.
11 After revealing to the beautiful angel the laws of His government, the Eternal entrusted him with a
mission of great responsibility: he would be the protector of those laws, and should honor and reveal
the Universe ready to be created. With a heart overflowing with love for God and others, it would be up
to him to be a model of perfection: he would be Lucifer, the bearer of light. The prince of the angels;
Grateful for everything, he prostrated himself before the loving King, promising him eternal faithfulness.
The Eternal continued His work of creation, bringing into existence innumerable hosts of angels, the
ministers of the kingdom of light.
12 The Holy City was populated by those radiant creatures who, happy and grateful, joined the voices in
beautiful songs of praise to the Creator. God now brought into existence the Universe that, full of life,
would revolve around His throne affirmed in Zion. Accompanied by His ministers, he set out for the
great accomplishment. After contemplating the immense emptiness, the Eternal raised his mighty
hands, ordering the materialization of the multiform wonders that were to compose the Cosmos.
13 His order, like thunder, reverberated everywhere, causing, as if by charm, galaxies without numbers,
full of worlds and suns — paradise of life and joy — all spinning harmoniously around Mount Zion. When
witnessing such a great fact of the supreme King, the angelic hosts prostrated themselves, causing a
song of triumph to pass through the illuminated space, in salutation to life.
14 The whole Universe joined in that song of gratitude, in promise of eternal fidelity to the Creator.
Guided by the Eternal, the angels began to know the riches of the Universe. On that sidereal excursion,
they were admired at the immensity of the kingdom of light. Everywhere they found worlds inhabited
by happy creatures who received them at party. The angels greeted us with songs that spoke of the
good news of that kingdom of peace.
15 As precious as life, the freedom to choose, through which creatures could show their love for the
Creator, required proof of faithfulness. With the purpose of revealing it, the Eternal led the hosts
through the illuminated space, until it approached an abyss of darkness that contrasted with the
immense brightness of the galaxies. In the distance, that abyss had revealed itself insignificant in the
eyes of the angels, like a spot without light; but as he approached, he showed himself in his enormity.
16 The Creator, who at every step revealed to the angels the mysteries of His kingdom, was silent there,
as if keeping a secret for Himself. The darkness of that abyss consisted in the test of faithfulness. Turning