| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 427 pages). |
| Series |
Philo of Alexandria commentary series,
1570-095X ;
volume 7
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Philo of Alexandria commentary series ; v. 7.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Philo, of Alexandria. De vita contemplativa.
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De vita contemplativa (Philo, of Alexandria) |
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Therapeutae.
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Therapeutae |
| Added Author |
Hay, David M., 1935-2006, author.
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Philo, of Alexandria.
De vita contemplativa. English.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Taylor, Joan E.. Philo of Alexandria On the contemplative life Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2020. 9789004438149 (DLC) 2020030075 |
| ISBN |
9004439234 electronic book |
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9789004439238 (electronic bk.) |
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9789004438149 hardcover |
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