The Cambridge Companion to Philo (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)

Cambridge University Press, 6/25/2009
EAN 9780521860901, ISBN10: 0521860903

Hardcover, 320 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English

The works of Philo of Alexandria, a slightly older contemporary of Jesus and Paul, constitute an essential source for the study of Judaism and the rise of Christianity. They are also of extreme importance for understanding the Greek philosophy of the time and help to explain the onset of new forms of spirituality that would dominate the following centuries. This handbook presents an account of Philo's achievements. It contains a profile of his life and times, a systematic overview of his many writings, and survey chapters of the key features of his thought, as seen from the perspectives of Judaism and Greek philosophy. The volume concludes with a section devoted to Philo's influence and significance. Composed by an international team of experts, The Cambridge Companion to Philo gives readers a sense of the state of scholarship and provides depth of vision in key areas of Philonic studies.

Introduction Adam Kamesar
Part I. Philo's Life and Writings
1. Philo, his family, and his times Daniel R. Schwartz
2. The works of Philo James R. Royse
3. Biblical interpretation in Philo Adam Kamesar
Part II. Philo's Thought
4. Philo's thought within the context of middle Judaism Cristina Termini
5. Philo's theology and theory of creation Roberto Radice
6. Philo's ethics Carlos Lévy
Part III. Philo's Influence and Significance
7. Philo and the New Testament Folker Siegert
8. Philo and the early Christian fathers David T. Runia
9. Philo and rabbinic literature David Winston.