2: 3, 6; 1 John 2: 18, 19. During that extended period of spiritual captivity, the clergy and their political associates, who were desirous of maintaining their power, kept the Word of God from the people under their control.
Vaimulikud koos poliitikutega püüdsid võimu säilitamise nimel sel pikal vaimse pimeduse ajal lihtinimesi Jumala sõnast eemale hoida.