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Brief Guide to Philo

Brief Guide to Philo

Brief Guide to Philo

Kenneth Schenck

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Presbyterian Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Filosofía occidental: antigua, hasta c. 500
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9780664227357
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This is a compact introduction to the work of Philo (c. 20 BCE-50 CE), the important Jewish thinker and scriptural interpreter. Kenneth Schenck provides a guide for understanding Philo’s complex works, a roadmap for topics and contents of Philo’s writings, and a description of contemporary research so students can easily find their ways into Philo study.

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