As early as the 17th century it was recognised that each β€˜day’ in the Creation story might represent something far longer, preparing the way for the notion of geological epochs.
Steven Mithen. Make that the early fifth century. And of course the allegorical interpretation is still earlier.

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I like this cover.

[gallery] Philosophy Club

Have you β€˜always been completely truthful in your public statements about your net worth,’ my attorneys asked Donald. 'I try,’ was his reply. When they asked him about how he calculated his net worth, he noted that the figure 'goes up and down with markets and with attitudes and with feelings, even my own feelings.’ Later he added that 'even my own feelings affect my value to myself.’

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Title: β€œThe Half Hour Library of Travel, Nature and Science for young readers” Shelfmark: β€œBritish Library HMNTS 10027.ee.” Volume: 03 Page: 301 Place of Publishing: London Date of Publishing: 1896 Publisher: James Nisbet & Co. Issuance: monographic Identifier: 001567835

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Title: β€œThe Angel of the Revolution: a tale of the coming Terror. … With illustrations by F. T. Janes” Author: JONES, George Chetwynd Griffith - afterwards GRIFFITH (George Chetwynd) Contributor: JANE, Frederick Thomas. Shelfmark: β€œBritish Library HMNTS 012630.h.1.” Page: 140 Place of Publishing: London Date of Publishing: 1893 Publisher: Tower Publishing Co. Issuance: monographic Identifier: 001894767

[gallery] Beirut. From this interview with Elias Khoury

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architectural-review:Β Design for a West End Club House from the RIBA Library Drawings Collection

the good old days

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