Philo of Alexandria: On the contemplative life: introduction, translation and commentary

"On the Contemplative Life is known for its depiction of a philosophical group of Jewish men and women known as the 'Therapeutae'. Yet the reasons for their depiction have been little understood. In the first commentary on the treatise in English for over 100 years, the social, cultur...

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Main Author: Philo, Alexandrinus 25 v.Chr.-40 (Author)
Contributors: Taylor, Joan E. 1958- (Translator, Commentator) ; Hay, David M. 1935- (Commentator)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2021
In:Year: 2021
Reviews:[Rezension von: Taylor, Joan E., 1958-, Philo of Alexandria: On the contemplative life : introduction, translation, and commentary] (2022) (Leonhardt-Balzer, Jutta, 1971 -)
[Rezension von: Taylor, Joan E., 1958-, Philo of Alexandria: On the contemplative life : introduction, translation, and commentary] (2022) (Atkins, Christopher S.)
Series/Journal:Philo of Alexandria commentary series volume 7
Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2021, ISBN: 9789004441019
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Philo, Alexandrinus 25 BC-40, De vita contemplativa / Translation / English language
Further subjects:B Commentary
B Philo of Alexandria De Vita Contemplativa
B Therapeutae
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