Philo of Alexandria, 9783161618765
Hardcover
Jewish wisdom meets Greek philosophy in ancient Alexandria, illuminating scripture.

Philo of Alexandria

collected studies 1997-2021

$653.53

  • Hardcover

    568 pages

  • Release Date

    30 June 2023

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Summary

Philo of Alexandria: Unveiling the Mind of a Hellenistic Jewish Thinker

Philo of Alexandria (c. 15 BCE - c. 50 CE), a prominent Jewish exegete and philosopher, is renowned for producing the most extensive collection of surviving writings from Greek-speaking Judaism. While deeply committed to his Jewish community, Philo embraced Greek philosophy, employing its concepts to enrich his own philosophical exploration of scriptural texts.

This volume compiles a selection of essays …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783161618765
ISBN-10:3161618769
Series:Texts and Studies in Ancient Judaism
Author:David T. Runia
Publisher:Mohr Siebeck
Imprint:Mohr Siebeck
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:568
Release Date:30 June 2023
Weight:973g
Dimensions:155mm x 232mm
About The Author

David T. Runia

Born 1951; 1976 MA University of Melbourne; 1983 LittD Free University Amsterdam; 2003 DLitt University of Melbourne; Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne; Honorary Professor, Australian Catholic University; Professor Extraordinarius, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

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