Because many have tried to make a story of the

things that among us are true, about "renowned

men", about their origin, their stay on earth and

their disappearance.

In this time, it has been good for the Creator of heaven

and earth, to manifest this revelation to men everywhere.

Just as they have been taught to us by those who, from

the beginning, were eyewitnesses and ministers of the facts.

Also, I found it convenient, after having examined

with veracity from the beginning, write them to you, kind

reader, in an orderly fashion, so you know the precise truth,

about things as they are.

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Por cuanto muchos han tratado de hacer una historia

de las cosas que entre nosotros son muy ciertas,

acerca de los hombres de renombre, acerca de su

origen, su estancia en la tierra y su desaparici