""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 ...
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""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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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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Very good. 194 p. Audience: General/trade. Clean, unread copy in very good + condition. No marking or writing in the text. Covers are clean and show only light wear. Binding is firm.
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VG in VG- jacket. Not ex-lib. Hardcover in brown cloth with gilt stamped titles and emblem on spine, in yellow and black card jacket, 8vo. xii + 223pp. Index, bibliographical notes, endnotes with chapters. VG/VG-. Book has occasional scuffing to overall clean, sharp cloth with bright titles; touches of surface loss at tips of corners and mildly rubbed spine end. Binding strong and square. Pages well-toned but clean and unmarked; shelving soil upper page edges. The scarce jacket has moderate overall soil to card surface, occasionally heavier toward edges and on toned spine, no effect on spine titles. Central colors and titles all strong. Short closed nicks upper front edge and lower rear edge, internally tape-repaired. Jacket in Brodart.
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GOOD. 12mo, brown cloth, gilt spine lettering. Tips a bit rubbed, clean and tight otherwise. Personal copy of Bruce Metzger with his signature d. 1940 to FFEP, pencil marks in margins with occasional notes, and paper clip to one page. Includes later letter from the author, d. 6 January, 1965 referencing the cancer he would soon die from. A powerful intersection of two towering figures in 20th century Biblical Studies: In 1940, Metzger received his MA from Princeton and began his first year as Professor of New Testament, a post he would hold in active status for 46 years. Goodenough held a parallel career bracketed back 20 years at Yale, and this Philo introduction was published at the height of his powers. Letter reads as follows: "[ADDRESS + DATE] Dear Bruce, In view of my suddenly discovered illness (an incurable(? ) cancer) I cannot plan to go to Israel this summer and I must ask you to take my name from your list. I may last some time yet, but must cancel all distant plans. With best wishes Erwin."
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