The contemplative life, the giants, and selections / Philo of Alexandria; translation and introduction by David Winston ; preface by John Dillon.
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TextSeries: The Classics of Western spiritualityPublication details: New York Paulist Press c1981Description: xxi, 425 p. ; 23 cmISBN: - 0809123339
- B 689 .A4 E5
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| BOOKS | Saint Andrew's Theological Seminary Mosher Library | B 689 .A4 E5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 42246 |
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Philosophical exegete of Alexandrian jewry-- Philo's theory of creation-- Philo's mysticism-- Philo's significance
The contemplative life
The giants
Selections from Philo's other works: Autobiographical-- Scriptural exegesis-- The divine mind-- Cosmogony-- Souls, angels and daemons-- The divine transcendence-- Knowledge and prophecy-- Worship-- Mysticism-- Providence, theodicy and miracles--- Ethical theory-- Moses and the law-- Universalim and particularism
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