The wisdom of the Greeks, when compared to that of the Jews, is absolutely bestial; for apart from God there can be no wisdom, not any understanding and insight

Summary

This quote suggests that the wisdom and understanding of the Greeks, in comparison to the Jews, is completely lacking because it does not acknowledge or include the concept of God. It implies that true wisdom and insight can only come from the divine, implying that without a connection to a higher power, human wisdom is essentially animalistic and inferior. The quote reflects a perspective that places a strong emphasis on the religious and divine aspects of wisdom and knowledge.

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