Demetis, converted sinner

See also: The Reprobates and Slaves Welcomed by Jesus, Slaves, oppressed, prisoners.

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Greek money changer, usurer and trafficker. "Those whom I made slaves after having taken all their possessions through usury." He is converted by the testimony of Zacchaeus whom he had come to see for "one of his infSouls markets." Zacchaeus tells him about his conversion, the words of Jesus, the Peace that was in him. At the end of a whole night of conversation, Demetis, converted sinner, exclaims:

"Mercury has lost one of his faithful and the saTyrees a companion. Take also this money: it was not enough for the crime, but enough to give bread to a beggar, and take me with you. I want to smell a fragrance after so many stinks."

He is part of the group of fifteen outcasts who come to Jesus.

Character and appearance

Rather old.

Apostolic journey

Jesus entrusts him more particularly with the spreading of a teaching on Reincarnation:

- It is to you that I speak thus, Demetis, converted sinner, because you have not always been only a money changer, and you can understand, and explain to others.
- You are truly a seer, Master. No, I have not only been a money changer... That was even the last stage of my descent...

His name

Related to Demeter, the fertile goddess who produces wheat.

Where is he mentioned in the work?

GRM 522 GRM 523 GRM 524

Notes and references

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