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The sinews of war: ancient catapults [PDF]
Although they were probably already used in ancient Mesopotamia, catapults became increasingly common in the Mediterranean area from the 4th century B.C.
Cuomo, Serafina
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Oscillation of Third‐Order Nonlinear Generalized Difference Equation with Multiple Neutral Terms
In this paper, the authors discuss the oscillatory behaviour of a third order generalized difference equation with multiple neutral terms. We have also applied Riccati transformation and Philo type technique to derive new oscillation criteria for the difference equation in question. Suitable examples are provided to validate our main results.
M. Sumathy +4 more
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A study to establish the most plausible background to the Fourth Gospel (John)
The quest to establish a conceptual background of the fourth gospel has led to converging and diverging opinions. This study reviewed and compared literature on the fourth gospel to establish its most plausible background.
Vhumani Magezi, Peter Manzanga
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THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: Ion channels
The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22 is the fifth in this series of biennial publications. The Concise Guide provides concise overviews, mostly in tabular format, of the key properties of nearly 1900 human drug targets with an emphasis on selective pharmacology (where available), plus links to the open access knowledgebase source of drug targets ...
Stephen P H Alexander +57 more
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This article examines the status of hearing in the thought of Philo of Alexandria. I focus first on the Philonian physiology and psychology: my aim is to analyze how Philo conceives of the mechanism of auditory sensation, the place of hearing in the ...
Géraldine Hertz
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The notion of Logos from the ancient Egyptians, finally with Philo of Alexandria [PDF]
The topic of the paper is the notion of logos in certain thinkers and certain philosophical directions. Numerous meanings were ascribed to the Logos to the extent that it could be accepted in different epochs. From the moment of the creation of the human
Magdalenić Milan S.
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Nourishment in Paradise and After Resurrection: Double Creation According to Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory of Nyssa (cca 335–cca 395), one of the three Cappadocian Fathers, introduces the creation of human beings on the basis of Genesis 1:26–27 and interprets these two biblical verses as a ‘double creation’—the first of which is ‘in the image of God’ (
Marunová Magdalena
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Syzygies in Philo of Alexandria [PDF]
The article concerns the problems of “categorical interpretation” of matrimonial images of the Old Testament by Philo of Alexandria. The author proposes that Philo perceived female images as objectivated aspects of corresponding types of mind ...
Kamenskikh, Alexey
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Torah quotations common to Philo of Alexandria and the Acts of the Apostles
It is the intention of this contribution to investigate the text form of the LXX Torah quotations that overlap between the works of Philo of Alexandria and the Acts of the Apostles.
G. J. Steyn
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Apophatic and Anthropomorphic Visions of God in Philo of Alexandria
Despite his core theological convictions that God is incorporeal, formless, invisible, and unchangeable, in some of his most carefully crafted visio Dei texts Philo portrays God “changing shape” and temporarily adopting a human form.
Scott D. Mackie
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