Philo of Alexandria, On the Contemplative Life: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary - Softcover

Taylor, Joan E; Hay, David M

 
9781628376937: Philo of Alexandria, On the Contemplative Life: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1628376937 ISBN 13: 9781628376937
Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature, 2025

Synopsis

In this volume of the Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series, originally published by Brill in hardcover, Joan E. Taylor and David M. Hay explore what social, cultural and political factors influenced Philo's presentation of the Therapeutae, a Jewish philosophical group of men and women, as the pinnacle of excellence. Through stinging parody of those in Alexandria who vilified and attacked the Jewish community, Philo manages to avoid direct confrontation while artfully defending the Jewish community's place in the broader Roman world.

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Publisher
Society of Biblical Literature
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1628376937
ISBN 13 
9781628376937
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
458

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