Synopsis
""An Introduction to Philo Judaeus"" is a book written by Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough that provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Philo Judaeus, a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the first century CE. The book begins with an overview of Philo's background and cultural context, including his education and upbringing in a Jewish community heavily influenced by Greek culture. Goodenough then delves into Philo's extensive writings, which include commentaries on the Torah and other Jewish texts, as well as philosophical treatises on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of God. Throughout the book, Goodenough provides detailed analysis and interpretation of Philo's ideas, drawing on his own expertise in ancient philosophy and religion. The book is intended for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of Jewish philosophy and the intellectual climate of the ancient world.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.
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Excerpt from An Introduction to Philo Judæus
Publication of a small book on Philo needs no apology. In all the great body of literature devoted to him and his thought, there is no satisfactory work which can be given the general reader to introduce him to the subject. What brief studies exist are antiquated by recent researches, and in no case were written to serve the double purpose of helping the beginner to make a start in an intelligent reading of Philo and of presenting what is now the point of view from which all study of Philo must, whether in agreement or disagreement, depart.
The problem of the relation of early Christianity to its environment, which has engrossed historians of religion, and which conservative scholars - conservative technically as well as theologically - have tended to belittle or neglect, is the great problem of the next generation of students in the field. It has been easy to dismiss the work of historians of religion who have been content simply to list pagan parallels to the New Testament, so long as conclusions of great importance were drawn from mere similarities between early Christian ideas and those of religions scattered from India to Britain.
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