CHAP. VII.
Containing the particulars of the Booke of their Law, as they are apportioned first to the Be∣hedin or Layman. Secondly, to the Herbood, which is the ordinary Churchman: And lastly, to the Distoore, which is their Arch-Bishop.
THe common diuision of men being of such as are of the Layetie, or such as are of the Clergie; and those of the Clergie being either such as are ordina∣rie, or such as are extraordinary; it pleased God say the Persees, to apportion and diuide his Law amongst these three sorts of men.
First, then vnto the Layman or Behedin, God gaue fiue Commandements, who being by secular occasions, drawne from the serui∣ces of Religion, had therefore a lesse difficult iniunction laid vpon him.