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Philo Of Alexandria, Hypothetica, 7.19

nan and this is truly a very great proof of their humanity and moderation. For, since they themselves rest from their labours during that year, they think that it is not right either to collect the fruits or crops which are produced, nor to lay up any thing which has not accrued to them from their own labours; but, as if God provided for them while the land is thus enjoying rest and regulating itself according to its will, they think that any one who chooses or who is in want, any traveller or stranger, may gather the fruit that year with impunity.

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aliens	Wilson (2010) 248
food	Wilson (2010) 248
harvest	Wilson (2010) 248
humanity	Wilson (2010) 248
plants	Wilson (2010) 248
poor,the	Wilson (2010) 248
pruning	Wilson (2010) 248
sabbatical'	Wilson (2010) 248