Philo of Alexandria On the contemplative life : introduction, translation, and commentary / Introduction, translation and textual notes by Joan E. Taylor ; Commentary by Joan E. Taylor, David M. Hay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, Joan E., author.

Hay, David M., 1935-2006, author.

Series:

Philo of Alexandria commentary series ; v. 7.

Philo of Alexandria commentary series, 1570-095X ; 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philo, of Alexandria. De vita contemplativa.

Philo.

Therapeutae.

De vita contemplativa (Philo, of Alexandria).

Physical Description:

xxviii, 427 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2021]

Summary:

"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, cultural and political background of the times in which Philo lived are shown to be crucial in understanding Philo's purposes. As Alexandrian Jews were vilified and attacked, Philo went to Rome to present the case for his community, faced with intense opposition. Side-stepping direct confrontation, Philo here cleverly presents the Therapeutae as the pinnacle of excellence, most especially in their communal meal, while ridiculing his accusers in a stinging parody of a festive banquet"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contains:

Philo, of Alexandria. De vita contemplativa. English.

Other Format:

Online version: Taylor, Joan E., Philo of Alexandria On the contemplative life

ISBN:

9789004438149

9004438149

OCLC:

1164819097