Philo of Alexandria: On the Contemplative Life
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| Author | : Joan E. Taylor |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2020-11-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004439238 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004439234 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Philo of Alexandria: On the Contemplative Life by : Joan E. Taylor
Book excerpt: De Vita Contemplativa is 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.
