Pico's Heptaplus and Biblical Hermeneutics

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The book explores Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's innovative theory of biblical allegory, drawing on Neoplatonic and Kabbalistic concepts. It delves into his epistemological approach and the notion of intellectual ascent, highlighting its relevance to the scholastic debates surrounding the intellect's function. Through this lens, the study reveals how Pico's ideas contributed to the understanding of biblical interpretation in a philosophical context.