PHILO AND THE BEGINNING: Logos, Light, and the Layers of Creation - Softcover

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Discover the Wisdom of a Forgotten Sage Who Bridges Faith, Philosophy, and the Soul’s Deepest Longing

What if the answers to today’s questions about faith, reason, and identity were hidden in a voice from 2,000 years ago?

Philo of Alexandria lived at the crossroads of worlds—Jewish and Greek, ancient and emerging—and dared to weave them together. He believed scripture carried layers of meaning, that the human soul was a reflection of the cosmos, and that divine order—the Logos—was present in every heartbeat and every star.

This book reintroduces Philo for a new generation, unpacking his breathtaking vision of:

• Creation as an ongoing act, not a distant event.

• The Logos, God’s Word and pattern, as the bridge between the infinite and the intimate.

• The human being as a microcosm of the universe, capable of harmony or chaos.

• Allegorical interpretations of Genesis that speak directly to the soul’s inner journey.

• Ethics as alignment with divine design, bringing peace within and healing to the world.

Drawing deeply from Philo’s own writings and contextualized with modern insights, this book shows how his ideas shaped early Christianity, inspired mystics and philosophers, and remain urgently relevant in an age longing for meaning.

Inside you will find:

• A full exploration of Philo’s life in bustling Alexandria and his Roman embassy during political crisis.

• Clear, engaging chapters on his allegorical reading of Genesis, including Eden, the Fall, Cain and Abel, Noah’s Ark, Abraham’s journey, and Joseph’s trials.

• Insightful sections on key concepts—Logos, Nous, the intelligible and sensible worlds—that explain how the universe and soul mirror one another.

• Practical wisdom on reordering the soul, cultivating virtue, and embodying the divine design in everyday life.

• Comprehensive appendices, including a timeline of Philo’s life, a glossary of his key terms, and a concordance of his interpretations of Genesis.

Whether you are a student of scripture, a seeker hungry for spiritual depth, or someone curious about how faith and reason can harmonize, this book will awaken you to a world alive with sacred meaning.

"Creation is not finished," Philo wrote. "It is ongoing. And every soul that awakens participates in a New Genesis."

Why this book?

• Makes Philo’s complex ideas accessible without oversimplifying.

• Shows how his thought resonates with today’s questions about purpose, spirituality, and ethics.

• Offers a rich reading experience for Christians, Jews, and anyone interested in the deep roots of Western thought.

If you’ve ever sensed that life holds a pattern, a pulse, a Word beneath the noise, you will find in these pages a guide, a companion, and a way forward.

Step into the world of Philo of Alexandria and rediscover the Logos—the divine order—that has been waiting within you all along.

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