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200– · 2nd-century Greek philosopher

Also known as: Kelsos, Цельс, سيلسوس, ケルソス, 塞爾蘇斯, Кельс

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Known works

  • On the true doctrine
  • Die "Wahre Lehre" des Kelsos
  • Gegen die Christen (Debatte) (German Edition)
  • Wahres Wort
  • Celsi Aledes logos