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To: sauron

The concept of “Common Era” dates back to the 17th Century - it’s nothing new. The designation CE/CBE was originally developed by Jewish scholars in the 19th Century to secularize scientific writing - Anno Domini just doesn’t pass muster in some cultures. Considering the contributions of Jewish academics in Europe, it’s quite understandable.


14 posted on 12/27/2013 6:46:22 AM PST by stormer
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To: stormer; John Valentine; James C. Bennett; reg45

Thanks.


18 posted on 12/27/2013 8:27:21 AM PST by SunkenCiv (http://www.freerepublic.com/~mestamachine/)
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