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Was Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's printed book "900 Theses" welcomed by the Church?

  • Yes

  • No

  • It was partially accepted

  • It's disputed

Answer

No, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's printed book "900 Theses" was not welcomed by the Church. The book was published in 1486 and contained a collection of Pico's philosophical and theological ideas. The Church was not happy with the book because it contained ideas that were considered to be heretical, such as the idea that there are many paths to God.
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