Philo of Alexandria : an exegete for his time /

Philo of Alexandria : an exegete for his time /

Philo's writings are a comprehensive and important source of late Second Temple Judaism. This volume gives important insights into his exegetical works. The structure of the books and their exegetical ideas are seen here as being closely connected and his writings are analysed against the backg...

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Main Author: Borgen, Peder.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; New York : Brill, 1997.

Series: Novum Testamentum, Supplements 86.
Novum Testamentum Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004264557.

Subjects:

Philo, > of Alexandria.
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish > History.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Jewish philosophy.

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Call Number: BS1161.P5 B67 1997

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material
  • Mystic? Philosopher? Exegete?
  • Philo and his World
  • The Historical Perspective
  • Reviewing and Rewriting Biblical Material
  • Rewritten Bible?
  • Questions and Answers
  • On the Giants and on the Unchangeableness of God
  • The Allegorical Laws, Book 1
  • Proclamatio Graeca - Hermeneutical Key
  • Tension and Influence
  • The Conflict
  • Illegitimate and Legitimate Ascents
  • Reaching out and Coming in
  • Man and God's People Within a Cosmic Context
  • Philanthropia and the Laws of Moses
  • A Conditioned Future Hope
  • Concluding Summary
  • Abbreviations
  • Bibliography
  • Index of References.