Bibliothèque ancienne et moderne
encyclopaedia edited by Leclerc
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discussed in biography
- In Jean Leclerc
, 1703–13), and Bibliothèque ancienne et moderne (29 vol., 1714–30). His views on the Scriptures included the denial of Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch as well as of the divine inspiration of Ecclesiastes, Job, Proverbs, and the Song of Solomon.
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Vico’s contribution
- In Giambattista Vico: Period of the Scienza nuova of Giambattista Vico
…the 1722 edition of his Bibliothèque ancienne et moderne (“Ancient and Modern Library”) to Vico. This, however, was a trifle in comparison with the 70 pages devoted to Paola Mattia Doria, a friend of Vico from the salons of Naples. His hope was further betrayed when the Scienza nuova was…
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