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 in the first century CE. The book is a retelling of the stories from the Hebrew Bible, from the creation of the world to the death of Moses. Philo's retelling is heavily influenced by Greek philosophy and literature, and he often adds his own interpretations and commentary to the biblical stories. The book is divided into 33 chapters, each focusing on a different biblical story or character. Some of the most notable chapters include the story of Adam and Eve, the flood, the Tower of Babel, the life of Abraham, and the Exodus from Egypt. The Biblical Antiquities of Philo is an important work of Jewish literature and provides valuable insights into the way that ancient Jews interpreted and understood the Hebrew Bible.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419173111
• ISBN13: 9781419173110
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"