Philo of Alexandria

Philo of Alexandria

by Jean Danielou
Philo of Alexandria

Philo of Alexandria

by Jean Danielou
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Overview

Jean Danielou's 'Philo of Alexandria' illuminates the life and work of a key figure in the history of religious thought. Philo of Alexandria was a first-century Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who was born into a wealthy and prominent family in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt. Educated in both Jewish culture and Greek philosophy, Philo believed that literal interpretations of the Hebrew Bible would distort the Jewish people's perceptions of a God too complex to be understood in literal, human terms. He became one of the first religious thinkers to initiate a strong allegorical reading of Scripture. Jean Danielou places Philo's writing in context, detailing the remarkable events of the philosopher's life, including a diplomatic mission to present himself before the Roman Emperor Caligula on behalf of the persecuted Jews of Alexandria. James Colbert's English translation provides a highly accessible introduction to this important figure, a pioneer of biblical commentary whose work has had a lasting influence on Christian theology. It is essential reading for those interested in patristics, exegesis, or the history of religious and philosophical thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780227174494
Publisher: James Clarke & Co
Publication date: 12/25/2014
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jean Danielou, SJ (1905—1974) was a Jesuit theologian, historian, cardinal, and a member of the Academie francaise. He is the author of several books on the early church.

James Colbert is an emeritus professor of philosophy at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. He has published translations from French, Spanish, and Italian. His particular interests are medieval philosophy and Etienne Gilson.

Table of Contents

Translator's Preface Author's Foreword 1 Life of Philo 2 Philo and his Time 3 The Bible at Alexandria 4 Philo's Exegesis 5 Philo's Theology 6 Philo's Spirituality 7 Philo and the New Testament Bibliography Translator's Preface Author's Foreword 1 Life of Philo 2 Philo and his Time 3 The Bible at Alexandria 4 Philo's Exegesis 5 Philo's Theology 6 Philo's Spirituality 7 Philo and the New Testament Bibliography
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