The Doctrine of the Golden Mean in Qoh 7,15-18: A Universal Human Pursuit

Two issues surrounding the doctrine of the golden mean in Qoh 7,15-18 are addressed. First, a review and critique of previous research demonstrates that the passage indeed supports the golden mean, and does not present a theological problem to the reader. Secondly, the view that the golden mean is a...

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Main Author: Choi, John H. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2002
In: Biblica
Year: 2002, Volume: 83, Issue: 3, Pages: 358-374
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