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46:5.27 (526.2) 5. The circles of the ascending mortals. The central area of the circles of the ascending mortals is occupied by a group of 619 planetary memorials representative of the inhabited worlds of the system, and these structures periodically undergo extensive changes. It is the privilege of the mortals from each world to agree, from time to time, upon certain of the alterations or additions to their planetary memorials. Many changes are even now being made in the Urantia structures. The center of these 619 temples is occupied by a working model of Edentia and its many worlds of ascendant culture. This model is forty miles in diameter and is an actual reproduction of the Edentia system, true to the original in every detail.

46:5.28 (526.3) Ascenders enjoy their Jerusem services and take pleasure in observing the techniques of other groups. Everything done in these various circles is open to the full observation of all Jerusem.

46:5.29 (526.4) The activities of such a world are of three distinct varieties: work, progress, and play. Stated otherwise, they are: service, study, and relaxation. The composite activities consist of social intercourse, group entertainment, and divine worship. There is great educational value in mingling with diverse groups of personalities, orders very different from one’s own fellows.

46:5.30 (526.5) 6. The circles of the courtesy colonies. The seven circles of the courtesy colonies are graced by three enormous structures: the vast astronomic observatory of Jerusem, the gigantic art gallery of Satania, and the immense assembly hall of the reversion directors, the theater of morontia activities devoted to rest and recreation.

46:5.31 (526.6) The celestial artisans direct the spornagia and provide the host of creative decorations and monumental memorials which abound in every place of public assembly. The studios of these artisans are among the largest and most beautiful of all the matchless structures of this wonderful world. The other courtesy colonies maintain extensive and beautiful headquarters. Many of these buildings are constructed wholly of crystal gems. All the architectural worlds abound in crystals and the so-called precious metals.

46:5.32 (527.1) 7. The circles of the finaliters have a unique structure at the center. And this same vacant temple is found on every system headquarters world throughout Nebadon. This edifice on Jerusem is sealed with the insignia of Michael, and it bears this inscription: “Undedicated to the seventh stage of spirit—to the eternal assignment.” Gabriel placed the seal on this temple of mystery, and none but Michael can or may break the seal of sovereignty affixed by the Bright and Morning Star. Some day you shall look upon this silent temple, even though you may not penetrate its mystery.

46:5.33 (527.2) Other Jerusem circles: In addition to these residential circles there are on Jerusem numerous additional designated abodes. 6. The Executive-Administrative Squares

46:6.1 (527.3) The executive-administrative divisions of the system are located in the immense departmental squares, one thousand in number. Each administrative unit is divided into one hundred subdivisions of ten subgroups each. These one thousand squares are clustered in ten grand divisions, thus constituting the following ten administrative departments:

46:6.2 (527.4) 1. Physical maintenance and material improvement, the domains of physical power and energy.

46:6.3 (527.5) 2. Arbitration, ethics, and administrative adjudication.

46:6.4 (527.6) 3. Planetary and local affairs.

46:6.5 (527.7) 4. Constellation and universe affairs.

46:6.6 (527.8) 5. Education and other Melchizedek activities.

46:6.7 (527.9) 6. Planetary and system physical progress, the scientific domains of Satania activities.

46:6.8 (527.10) 7. Morontia affairs.

46:6.9 (527.11) 8. Pure spirit activities and ethics.

46:6.10 (527.12) 9. Ascendant ministry.

46:6.11 (527.13) 10. Grand universe philosophy.

46:6.12 (527.14) These structures are transparent; hence all system activities can be viewed even by student visitors. 7. The Rectangles—The Spornagia

46:7.1 (527.15) The one thousand rectangles of Jerusem are occupied by the lower native life of the headquarters planet, and at their center is situated the vast circular headquarters of the spornagia.