The art of contextualizing Philo of Alexandria / edited by Maren R. Niehoff.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Niehoff, Maren, editor.

Series:

Texte und Studien zum antiken Judentum ; 0721-8753 190.

Texte und Studien zum antiken Judentum, 0721-8753 ; 190

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philo, of Alexandria--Knowledge and learning.

Philo.

Philosophy, Ancient.

Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

Church history.

Physical Description:

viii, 370 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Tübingen : Mohr Siebeck, [2025]

Summary:

"Philo of Alexandria was one of the most prolific authors in Antiquity. Long studied as a Bible exegete and Platonist philosopher in Alexandria, the contributors to this volume explore his engagement with the Roman world, Early Christianity, and Greek philosophy." -- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Roman Contexts: Philosophy and History

Philo, Cicero and Vitruvius: God as Architect in Rome / Ludovica De Luca

A Conscience on Trial. Reading Ios. 47-48 against a Roman Background / Sergio Marín

Philo's Barbarian Virtue and Roman Exemplary Ethics / Rebecca Langlands

»God is my Ruler, but no Mortal«. Philo's Paradox of Freedom in first century Rome amidst Demetrius, Seneca and Epictetus / Maren R. Niehoff

Philo and Musonius Rufus / Gretchen Reydams-Schils

Platonism between Alexandria and Rome: Philo and Seneca / Gregory E. Sterling

Nero's Persecution of the Christians, the Jews and a Possible 'Philonic' Connection / Mischa Meier

New Testament Contexts

Sailing to Caesar: Philo's Embassy and Luke's Paul in Rome / Loveday Alexander

Philo's Lives and Luke's Gospel. Features of Hagiographical Discourse in Early Imperial-Era Biography / Matthias Becker

Another Look at Logos Theology in Philo and John / Joan R. Taylor

Philo of Alexandria and Hebrews in the Context of the Roman Empire. Revisiting the Question of their Relationship / Philip Alexander

Greek Literature and Philosophy as Context

Human and Environment in Philo's Life of Moses and Flaccus / Jason König

Philo and Severus on the Unity of the Soul / Volker Drecoll.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Other Format:

e-book version

ISBN:

9783161640780

3161640780

OCLC:

1485154979

Publisher Number:

9783161640780