Philo Judaeus Of Alexandria

Author : Philo of Philo of Alexandria
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781977515865
Total Pages : 84 pages
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Download or read book The Writings of Philo of Alexandria written by Philo of Philo of Alexandria and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philo of Alexandria), also called Philo Judaeus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt. Philo used philosophical allegory to harmonize Jewish scripture, mainly the Torah, with Greek philosophy. His method followed the practices of both Jewish exegesis and Stoic philosophy. His allegorical exegesis was important for several Christian Church Fathers, but he has barely any reception history within Rabbinic Judaism. He believed that literal interpretations of the Hebrew Bible would stifle humanity's perception of a God too complex and marvelous to be understood in literal human terms. Some scholars hold that his concept of the Logos as God's creative principle influenced early Christology. Other scholars deny direct influence but say that Philo and Early Christianity borrow from a common source. The only event in Philo's life that can be decisively dated is his participation in the embassy to Rome in 40 CE. He represented the Alexandrian Jews in a delegation to Roman Emperor Caligula following civil strife between the Alexandrian Jewish and Greek communities. The story of this event, and a few other biographical details, are found in Josephus and in Philo's own works, especially in Legatio ad Gaium (Embassy to Gaius) of which only two of the original five volumes survive. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

Author : Philo
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On the Embassy to Gaius written by Philo and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient Roman history text, translated by Charles Yonge, and written by the Greek philosopher Philo of Alexandria. The Embassy to Gaius was a meeting between Gaius Caligula, the then Roman Emperor, and a large contingent of Jews. They wished to overturn Gaius' plans to have a huge statue of Zeus installed in the temple. Gaius' hatred of the Jews is legendary. This book is important because it helps to understand the relations between Jews and Romans in the first century A.D.

Author : Charles Duke Philo
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1619701162
Total Pages : 1920 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Works of Philo written by Charles Duke Philo and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 1920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An affordable edition of Philo! A contemporary of Jesus and Paul, Philo wrote extensively on the Hebrew Scriptures and other Jewish topics, but few have read his work because all available sets were pricey. This edition features modern type, passages keyed to the Loeb referencing system, and several newly translated sections not found in other editions.

Author : Norman Bentwich
Publisher : Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society of America
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philo-Judæus of Alexandria written by Norman Bentwich and published by Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society of America. This book was released on 1910 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Samuel Sandmel
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
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Download or read book Philo of Alexandria written by Samuel Sandmel and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1979 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samuel Sandmel's book: Philo of Alexandria: An Introduction, is a basic introductory, supplementing his own teacher' Goodenough: 'An Introduction to Philo Judaeus, ' and foundation to more recent works on Philo.

Author : Torrey Seland
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802870694
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reading Philo written by Torrey Seland and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary of both Jesus and the apostle Paul, Philo was a prolific Jewish theologian, philosopher, and politician -- a fascinating, somewhat enigmatic figure -- who lived his entire life in Alexandria, Egypt. His many books are important sources for our understanding of ancient Judaism, early Christianity, and the philosophical currents of that time. Reading Philo is an excellent introductory guide to Philo s work and significance. The contributors -- all well-known experts on Philo of Alexandria -- discuss Philo in context, offer methodological considerations (how best to study Philo), and explore Philo s ongoing relevance and value (why reading him is important). This practical volume will be an indispensable resource for anyone delving into Philo and his world.

Author : Norman Bentwich
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
ISBN 13 : 9781421943848
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria written by Norman Bentwich and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1948 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Norman Bentwich
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465582681
Total Pages : 183 pages
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Download or read book Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria written by Norman Bentwich and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Philo of Philo of Alexandria
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ISBN 13 : 9781977515841
Total Pages : 52 pages
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Download or read book On the Embassy to Gaius written by Philo of Philo of Alexandria and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philo of Alexandria), also called Philo Judaeus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt. Philo used philosophical allegory to harmonize Jewish scripture, mainly the Torah, with Greek philosophy. His method followed the practices of both Jewish exegesis and Stoic philosophy. His allegorical exegesis was important for several Christian Church Fathers, but he has barely any reception history within Rabbinic Judaism. He believed that literal interpretations of the Hebrew Bible would stifle humanity's perception of a God too complex and marvelous to be understood in literal human terms. Some scholars hold that his concept of the Logos as God's creative principle influenced early Christology. Other scholars deny direct influence but say that Philo and Early Christianity borrow from a common source. The only event in Philo's life that can be decisively dated is his participation in the embassy to Rome in 40 CE. He represented the Alexandrian Jews in a delegation to Roman Emperor Caligula following civil strife between the Alexandrian Jewish and Greek communities. The story of this event, and a few other biographical details, are found in Josephus and in Philo's own works, especially in Legatio ad Gaium (Embassy to Gaius) of which only two of the original five volumes survive. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

Author : Adam Kamesar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521860903
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Philo written by Adam Kamesar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Companion to Philo presents an accessible account of Philo of Alexandria and his works, which constitute an essential source for the study of the Judaism of the turn of the eras, the rise of Christianity, and the history of Greek philosophy. The volume surveys key areas of Philonic studies and gives readers a sense of the current state of scholarship.