The Alexandrian Philo Judaeus

The book ""The Alexandrian Philo Judaeus: The Platonizing Hebraist's Complete Message 1909"" by Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie is a detailed exploration of the philosophy and writings of Philo Judaeus, a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria in the first century CE. Philo was known for his attempts to reconcile Jewish scripture with Greek philosophy, particularly the works of Plato. Guthrie's book provides a comprehensive analysis of Philo's writings, including his allegorical interpretations of the Hebrew Bible, his views on God and the nature of reality, and his ideas about ethics and the human soul. The book also explores Philo's influence on later thinkers, including early Christian theologians like Origen and Augustine.Overall, ""The Alexandrian Philo Judaeus"" is an important work of scholarship that sheds light on the complex intersection of Jewish and Greek thought in the ancient world. It will be of interest to anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or the history of ideas.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.