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The Great Myths 5: The Destruction of the Great Library of Alexandria - History for Atheists
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Why God's Philosophers did not deserve to be shortlisted for the Royal Society prize | New Humanist
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| | James Hannam's book is a good read but presents a distorted view of the medieval period and the development of science that suits his Catholic agenda, claims Charles Freeman.
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Chapter 8: Literary Alexandria - The Analog Antiquarian
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| | [AI summary] The chapter explores the cultural and religious significance of Alexandria during the Hellenistic period, focusing on its role as a center of literary and intellectual activity. It discusses key works and figures such as the Septuagint, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, and the impact of this translation on Jewish religious practices. The text highlights how Alexandria became a hub for the development of a 'People of the Book' identity, contrasting it with the religious traditions of other ancient cultures. The chapter also touches on the philosophical implications of this shift from lived religious experience to a textual-based faith, and the potential conflict this created between dogma and empirical exploration. The author empha...
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Bibliography and Suggested Further Reading - The Analog Antiquarian
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Genesis 5:1-5 | Laughing at Feminism
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| I decided to make a post from a comment on the previous thread. Commenter Swanny River queried: "I was reading Genesis 5 this morning and don't recall what you said about verse 2. I like the explanation of Genesis 1:27, but I don't remember about 5:2 and it does seem to be at odds with...