Philo of Alexandria: on the Contemplative Life Introduction, Translation and Commentary |
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| Author:
| E. Taylor, Joan
M. Hay, David |
| Series title: | Philo of Alexandria Commentary Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-43814-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2020 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $198.00 |
Book Description:
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De Vita Contemplativais known for its depiction of a philosophical group of Jewish men and women known as the 'Therapeutae'. This commentary sets the treatise in its historical context and explores Philo's aims in depicting them as he did.
De Vita Contemplativais known for its depiction of a philosophical group of Jewish men and women known as the 'Therapeutae'. This commentary sets the treatise in its historical context and explores Philo's aims in depicting them as he did.