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The Theology of Arithmetic: Number Symbolism in Platonism and Early Christianity - Hellenic Studies Series
Joel Kalvesmaki
The Theology of Arithmetic: Number Symbolism in Platonism and Early Christianity - Hellenic Studies Series
Joel Kalvesmaki
In the second century, some Gnostic Christians used numerical structures to describe God, interpret the Bible, and frame the universe. The Theology of Arithmetic explores the rich variety of number symbolism used by gnosticizing groups and their orthodox critics, and shows how earlier neo-Pythagorean and Platonist thought influenced this theology.
250 pages, 6 line illustrations, 1 halftone
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 6, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9780674073302 |
Publishers | Harvard University, Center for Hellenic |
Pages | 242 |
Dimensions | 155 × 228 × 13 mm · 402 g |
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