Celsus

2nd-century Greek philosopher

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Born: 2nd century
Died: unknown
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: philosopher
, writer
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1.Stated in Library of the World's Best Literature
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
Notable work: The True Word

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Celsus was a 2nd-century Greek philosopher and opponent of early Christianity. His literary work The True Word survives exclusively via quotations in Contra Celsum, a refutation written in 248 by Origen of Alexandria. The True Word is the earliest known comprehensive criticism of Christianity and Judaism.

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Sex or gender: male
Time period: Roman Empire
Name in native language: Celsus
Field of work: philosophy
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Floruit: 180
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1.Stated in Czech National Authority DatabaseRetrieved 2022-06-08
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Movement: Q9251836

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