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The Cambridge Companion to Philo

The Cambridge Companion to Philo

Hardcover

Series: Cambridge Companions to Philosophy (Hardcover)

JudaismGeneral Eastern Religions

ISBN10: 0521860903
ISBN13: 9780521860901
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
The works of Philo of Alexandria, a slightly older contemporary of Jesus and Paul, constitute an essential source for the study of Judaism at the turn of the eras and the rise of Christianity. They are also of extreme importance for understanding the Greek philosophy of the time and help to explain the onset of new forms of spirituality that would dominate the following centuries. This handbook presents, in an unassuming format, an account of Philo's achievements. It contains a profile of his life and times, a systematic overview of his many writings, and survey chapters of the key features of his thought, as seen from the perspectives of Judaism and Greek philosophy. The volume concludes with a section devoted to Philo's influence and significance. Composed by an international team of experts, The Cambridge Companion to Philo gives readers a sense of the current state of scholarship and provides depth of vision in key areas of Philonic studies.

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