ISBN:
9789004439238
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (XXVIII, 427 Seiten)
Year of publication:
2021
Series Statement:
Philo of Alexandria commentary series volume 7
Series Statement:
Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2021, ISBN: 9789004441019
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Taylor, Joan E., 1958 - Philo of Alexandria: On the contemplative life
Keywords:
Philo
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Therapeutae
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Kommentar
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Philo Alexandrinus v25-40 De vita contemplativa
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Übersetzung
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Englisch
Abstract:
"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"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1163/9789004439238
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