In the IX century manuscript that I referenced above Bede says like this:
Note that there is a period (not a comma) after "est" and before "vel".
So what would this phrase mean (please help!)?
I think it's the best starting point that we have at the moment. It just appears that all those guys that blindly copied "multa patres" in the middle ages did not have a very clear understanding of what they are talking about, and thus were keen to introduce distortion.
If Bede borrows from Hyeronimus, then one should consult what Hyeronimus said.
About the Alexander's Gate, yes, I'll write about that, just don't have time right now.
Quote:Nec mirum hoc de sanctuario et interioribus templi et altari thymiamatis credere, cum etiam amiton ligni genus est. vel ligni habens inse simulitudinem, quanto plus arserit, tanto mundius inveniatur.
Note that there is a period (not a comma) after "est" and before "vel".
So what would this phrase mean (please help!)?
I think it's the best starting point that we have at the moment. It just appears that all those guys that blindly copied "multa patres" in the middle ages did not have a very clear understanding of what they are talking about, and thus were keen to introduce distortion.
If Bede borrows from Hyeronimus, then one should consult what Hyeronimus said.
About the Alexander's Gate, yes, I'll write about that, just don't have time right now.