Publisher's Synopsis
The Biblical Antiquities of Philo is a book written by Philo, a Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria during the first century CE. This large print edition contains a translation of Philo's work, which chronicles the history of the Jewish people from the creation of the world to the time of Moses. The book is divided into 33 chapters, each of which covers a different period in Jewish history, from Adam and Eve to the construction of the Tabernacle in the wilderness. Philo draws heavily on the biblical account of these events, but also incorporates elements of Greek philosophy and mythology into his narrative. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Jewish worldview and the ways in which it intersected with other cultural traditions of the time. This edition is ideal for anyone who wants to read Philo's work in a clear and accessible format.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1917. This is a Bible history, reaching, in its present imperfect form, from Adam to the death of Saul, to which the name of the great Jewish philosopher of the first century, Philo, has been attached to it. Contents: General; History of the Book; Authorities for the Text; Title and Attribution to Philo; Original Language; Date; Form; Purpose and Teaching; Unity. Contents; Relation to Other Literature; Extent of the Complete Book: the Lost Conclusion Discussed; Conclusion; and Synopsis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
