Philo of Alexandria - Couverture souple

Daniélou, Jean

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0227174496 ISBN 13 : 9780227174494

Editeur : James Clarke, 2014

Synopsis

Jean Danielou's 'Philo of Alexandria' illuminates the life and work of a key figure in the history of religious thought. Philo of Alexandria was a first-century Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who was born into a wealthy and prominent family in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt. Educated in both Jewish culture and Greek philosophy, Philo believed that literal interpretations of the Hebrew Bible would distort the Jewish people's perceptions of a God too complex to be understood in literal, human terms. He became one of the first religious thinkers to initiate a strong allegorical reading of Scripture. Jean Danielou places Philo's writing in context, detailing the remarkable events of the philosopher's life, including a diplomatic mission to present himself before the Roman Emperor Caligula on behalf of the persecuted Jews of Alexandria. James Colbert's English translation provides a highly accessible introduction to this important figure, a pioneer of biblical commentary whose work has had a lasting influence on Christian theology. It is essential reading for those interested in patristics, exegesis, or the history of religious and philosophical thought.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Jean Daniélou, SJ (1905-1974) was a Jesuit theologian, historian, cardinal, and a member of the Académie française. He is the author of several books on the early church. James Colbert is an Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. He has published translations from French, Spanish, and Italian. His particular interests are medieval philosophy and Étienne Gilson.

Jean Daniélou, SJ (1905-1974) was a Jesuit theologian, historian, cardinal, and a member of the Académie française. He is the author of several books on the early church. James Colbert is an Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. He has published translations from French, Spanish, and Italian. His particular interests are medieval philosophy and Étienne Gilson.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: James Clarke
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0227174496
• ISBN 13: 9780227174494
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
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