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Philo, Volume II

On the Cherubim. The Sacrifices of Abel and Cain. The Worse Attacks the Better. On the Posterity and Exile of Cain. On the Giants
By Philo
Series: Loeb Classical Library
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Philo, Volume II presents a collection of philosophical and theological treatises by Philo of Alexandria, exploring topics such as the cherubim, the sacrifices of Abel and Cain, and the nature of good and evil. This volume continues Philo's unique effort to fuse Jewish religious thought with Greek philosophy, offering insights that influenced both early Christianity and Jewish tradition.
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This volume will appeal to readers interested in ancient philosophy, religious studies, and classical texts, particularly those fascinated by the intersection of Hellenistic culture and Jewish tradition.

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The philosopher Philo, born about 20 BC to a prominent Jewish family in Alexandria, was trained in Greek as well as Jewish learning. In attempting to reconcile biblical teachings with Greek philosophy he developed ideas that had wide influence on Christian and Jewish religious thought.

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The philosopher Philo was born about 20 BCE to a prominent Jewish family in Alexandria, the chief home of the Jewish Diaspora as well as the chief centre of Hellenistic culture; he was trained in Greek as well as Jewish learning. In attempting to reconcile biblical teachings with Greek philosophy, he developed ideas that had wide influence on Christian and Jewish religious thought.

The Loeb Classical Library edition of the works of Philo is in ten volumes and two supplements, distributed as follows:

Volume I: Creation; Interpretation of Genesis II and III.

Volume II: On the Cherubim; The Sacrifices of Abel and Cain; The Worse Attacks the Better; The Posterity and Exile of Cain; On the Giants.

Volume III: The Unchangeableness of God; On Husbandry; Noah's Work as a Planter; On Drunkenness; On Sobriety.

Volume IV: The Confusion of Tongues; The Migration of Abraham; The Heir of Divine Things; On the Preliminary Studies.

Volume V: On Flight and Finding; Change of Names; On Dreams.

Volume VI: Abraham; Joseph; Moses.

Volume VII: The Decalogue; On Special Laws Books I–III.

Volume VIII: On Special Laws Book IV; On the Virtues; Rewards and Punishments.

Volume IX: Every Good Man Is Free; The Contemplative Life; The Eternity of the World; Against Flaccus; Apology for the Jews; On Providence.

Volume X: On the Embassy to Gaius; indexes.

Supplement I: Questions on Genesis.

Supplement II: Questions on Exodus; index to supplements.

Series: Loeb Classical Library

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674992504

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 1929

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by G. H. Whitaker
  • Translated by F. H. Colson
  • Translated by G. H. Whitaker
  • Translated by F. H. Colson
  • Translated by G. H. Whitaker

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Philo Series: Loeb Classical Library

About the Author

Francis Henry Colson (1857–1943) was Headmaster of Plymouth College. George Herbert Whitaker (1847–1930) was Canon of Truro and Hereford and Rector of St Mary’s, Woughton on the Green.

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