Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria (1910 Bentwich), book

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Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria (1910) is a book by Norman Bentwich.

Abstract

"In his study of Philo Mr. Bentwich has done good service by demonstrating this characteristically Jewish combination of qualities in the spirit of the great Alexandrine, and by vindicating the claim of Philo to rank among the great teachers of Judaism." --Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1910. Reprinted in Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1940, 1948.

Contents

  • 1. The Jewish Community at Alexandria
  • 2. The Life and Times of Philo
  • 3. Philo's Works and Method
  • 4. Philo and the Torah
  • 5. Philo's Theology
  • 6. Philo as a Philosopher
  • 7. Philo and Jewish Tradition
  • 8. The Influence of Philo

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