Philo of Alexandria, On the Contemplative Life: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary
Author:   Joan E Taylor ,  David M Hay
Publisher:   Society of Biblical Literature
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Pages:   458
Publication Date:   03 October 2025
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Philo of Alexandria, On the Contemplative Life: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary


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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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Author:   Joan E Taylor ,  David M Hay
Publisher:   Society of Biblical Literature
Imprint:   Society of Biblical Literature
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.608kg
ISBN:  

9781628376937


ISBN 10:   1628376937
Pages:   458
Publication Date:   03 October 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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