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  • Modern scholarship frequently applies the term prisca theologia to the learning of these thinkers, especially to Pythagoras and the ancient sages who supposedly preceded him.

    Loss of Faith 2009

  • Originally the Roman people spoke the old tongue of Latium known as prisca latinitas.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

  • To Agrippa and many of his contemporaries, the prisca theologia paralleled the wisdom of the Bible and was harmonious with it.

    Loss of Faith 2009

  • This was true not only of the Jewish Cabala but also of the prisca theologia and the philosophical writings of the Platonists.

    Loss of Faith 2009

  • From the Florentines, he took the concept of a prisca theologia, the body of books by ancient sages who were believed to antedate even the Greek philosophers and to record divine revelations that paralleled God's revelation to the ancient Hebrews in the Bible.

    Loss of Faith 2009

  • Pricesant ops sorry prisca... welcome back i have missed you plenty.

    "All correct Sir!" princesa 2008

  • I moved to wwwpriscaandquila.blogspot no period between the www and prisca part.

    How Do You Like Me Now? Seeking Solace 2007

  • I will add my sentiment, along with prisca and justme- better things are coming your way.

    Once Again, Jimmy Buffett Has Shown Me The Way Seeking Solace 2007

  • Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:47:00 PM prisca said...

    One Bright Star (1B*) Reignited 2006

  • Tuesday, December 19, 2006 6:47:00 PM prisca said...

    One Bright Star (1B*) Reignited 2006

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