The Biblical Antiquities of Philo

By M.R. James and Pseudo-Philo

Book Overview

The Biblical Antiquities of Philo is a book written by Philo, a Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria during the first century AD. The book is a retelling of the stories and events of the Hebrew Bible, from the creation of the world to the reign of King Saul. Philo's work is unique in that it combines elements of Jewish scripture with Greek philosophy, creating a unique interpretation of the biblical narrative. The book is divided into 33 chapters, each covering a different episode in the biblical story. Philo's writing style is elegant and poetic, and he often uses allegory and symbolism to convey his ideas. The Biblical Antiquities of Philo is an important work for scholars of both Jewish and Greek philosophy, as it provides a fascinating glimpse into the way in which these two traditions intersected in the ancient world.1917. This is a Bible history, reaching, in its present imperfect form, from Adam to the death of Saul, to which the name of the great Jewish philosopher of the first century, Philo, has been attached to it. Contents: General; History of the Book; Authorities for the Text; Title and Attribution to Philo; Original Language; Date; Form; Purpose and Teaching; Unity. Contents; Relation to Other Literature; Extent of the Complete Book: the Lost Conclusion Discussed; Conclusion; and Synopsis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432608932
• ISBN13: 9781432608934
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"