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So in the Ascensio Isaiae, of which Mr Charles says that “we cannot be sure that it existed earlier than the latter half of the 2nd century of our Era,” it is said (Chap. IX, v. 15) “And thus His descent, as you will see, will be hidden even from the heavens, so that it will not be known who He is.” Charles, The Ascension of Isaiah, p. 62. Cf. ibid. pp. 67, 70, 73 and 79.