Blasphemy Quote by Leo Strauss
“The most superficial fact regarding the 'Discourses,' the fact that the number of its chapters equals the number of books of Livy's 'History,' compelled us to start a chain of tentative reasoning which brings us suddenly face to face with the only New Testament quotation that ever appears in Machiavelli's two books and with an enormous blasphemy.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Interpretation of Machiavelli, Leo Strauss, 1958
Strauss notes a structural coincidence linking Livy’s chapters to Machiavelli’s work, revealing a rare New Testament citation and a bold claim.
In simple terms: A numeric link reveals a hidden biblical reference in Machiavelli.
Key Takeaway
Notice hidden patterns that reveal deeper meanings.
Themes
history
literature
religion
analysis
Mood
curious
critical
Type
scholarly
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- textual criticism
- theological study
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Intertextuality
biblical citation
Machiavellian thought
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden connections can you find in texts?
- Do such patterns change your interpretation?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be speculative and debated among scholars.
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