The Alexandrian Philo Judaeus: The Platonizing Hebraist's Complete Message 1909 - Paperback

The Alexandrian Philo Judaeus: The Platonizing Hebraist's Complete Message 1909 is a book written by Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Philo Judaeus, a Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the first century CE. Philo was a prominent figure in the Hellenistic Jewish community and his works were heavily influenced by both Jewish and Greek thought.The book explores Philo's philosophy and theology, his use of allegory and his interpretation of scripture. It also examines his relationship with the Jewish and Greek communities of Alexandria and his influence on later Jewish and Christian thinkers.Guthrie's book is considered an important work of scholarship on Philo and his ideas. It provides a detailed analysis of Philo's writings and his place in the history of philosophy and theology. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of Jewish and Greek thought.A Systematic Outline with Sufficient Detail to Furnish Quotations.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.