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The Essential Philo (1971) is a book by Nahum N. Glatzer.

Abstract

Anthology of Philo's writings in English translation.

Editions

Published in New York, NY: Schocken Books, 1971.

Table of contents

• A treatise on the account of the creation of the world, as given by Moses
• The first book of the treatise on the allegories of the sacred laws, after the work of the six days of creation
• A treatise on the cherubim; and on the flaming sword
• A treatise on the life of the wise man made perfect by instruction or, On the unwritten law, that is to say, on Abraham
• A treatise on the migration of Abraham
• A treatise on the life of Moses, that is to say, on the theology and prophetic office of Moses: book I
• A treatise on the life of Moses, that is to say, on the theology and prophetic office of Moses: book II
• A treatise on the life of Moses, that is to say, on the theology and prophetic office of Moses: book III
• A treatise to show that the festivals are ten in number
• A treatise on rewards and punishments
• A treatise on a contemplative life, or on the virtues of suppliants
• A treatise to prove that every man who is virtuous is also free

External links

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