Jews in the Hellenistic World: Volume 1, Part 2: Philo
An extremely important Jewish writer and thinker of the first century AD, Philo of Alexandria exercised through his ideas and language a lasting influence on the development and growth of Christianity in the New Testament period and later. This book provides an introduction to the major themes and ideas in the religious and philosophical thinking of Philo and outlines the importance of his thought by means of introductory treatments and sections of freshly translated text and commentary. Dr Williamson illustrates in his work the place and significance of Philo within Judaism and as part of the background to Christianity, and so provides a valuable resource for scholars and students in this area of study.
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Jews in the Hellenistic World: Volume 1, Part 2: Philo
An extremely important Jewish writer and thinker of the first century AD, Philo of Alexandria exercised through his ideas and language a lasting influence on the development and growth of Christianity in the New Testament period and later. This book provides an introduction to the major themes and ideas in the religious and philosophical thinking of Philo and outlines the importance of his thought by means of introductory treatments and sections of freshly translated text and commentary. Dr Williamson illustrates in his work the place and significance of Philo within Judaism and as part of the background to Christianity, and so provides a valuable resource for scholars and students in this area of study.
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Jews in the Hellenistic World: Volume 1, Part 2: Philo

Jews in the Hellenistic World: Volume 1, Part 2: Philo

by Ronald Williamson
Jews in the Hellenistic World: Volume 1, Part 2: Philo

Jews in the Hellenistic World: Volume 1, Part 2: Philo

by Ronald Williamson

Overview

An extremely important Jewish writer and thinker of the first century AD, Philo of Alexandria exercised through his ideas and language a lasting influence on the development and growth of Christianity in the New Testament period and later. This book provides an introduction to the major themes and ideas in the religious and philosophical thinking of Philo and outlines the importance of his thought by means of introductory treatments and sections of freshly translated text and commentary. Dr Williamson illustrates in his work the place and significance of Philo within Judaism and as part of the background to Christianity, and so provides a valuable resource for scholars and students in this area of study.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521315487
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 05/18/1989
Series: Cambridge Commentaries on Writings of the Jewish and Christian World , #1
Pages: 328
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.71(d)

Table of Contents

1. Philo's Doctrine of God; 2. Philo's Logos Doctrine; 3. Philo's Allegorical Exgesis of Scripture; 4. The Ethical Teaching of Philo.
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