Philo of Alexandria: On the Contemplative Life: Introduction, Translation and Commentary
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On the Contemplative Life is known for its depiction of a philosophical group of Jewish men and women known as the 'Therapeutae'. Yet the reasons for their depiction have been little understood. In the first commentary on the treatise in English for over 100 years, the social, cultural and political background of the times in which Philo lived are shown to be crucial in understanding Philo's purposes. As Alexandrian Jews were vilified and attacked,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:9004438149
ISBN13:9789004438149
Release Date:November 2020
Publisher:Brill
Length:460 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.5"
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