The Works of Philo Judaeus

This is Volume 1 of “The Works of Philo Judaeus, ” a comprehensive collection of writings by Philo of Alexandria, a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the Roman era. Philo's works are significant for their attempt to synthesize Greek philosophy and Jewish scripture, offering a unique perspective on the Old Testament and its relevance to the broader philosophical world of the time.

Charles Duke Yonge, a 19th-century translator, makes Philo's complex idea...