Isbn: 9781025901046 - philo: ii (3 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Philo II' presents a vital collection of the philosophical and exegetical works of Philo of Alexandria, a preeminent figure of the first century who sought to harmonize the Jewish scriptures with Greek philosophical traditions. This second volume includes several of his most significant treatises, including 'On the Cherubim,' 'On the Sacrifices of Abel and Cain,' 'The Worse attacks the Better,' 'On the Posterity of Cain and his Exile,' and 'On the Giants.'Through these writings, Philo utilizes his sophisticated allegorical method to uncover the deeper ethical and metaphysical meanings within the Pentateuch. By integrating concepts from Platonism, Stoicism, and Pythagoreanism into his biblical commentary, he explores themes of divine providence, the nature of the soul, and the role of the Logos as a bridge between the Creator and the created world. These works are essential for understanding the intellectual milieu of Alexandria during the Roman period and the evolution of both Jewish and early Christian theology. This volume remains an indispensable resource for scholars of ancient philosophy, biblical hermeneutics, and the history of religious thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…