Torah from Alexandria: Philo as a Biblical Commentator

Torah from Alexandria: Philo as a Biblical Commentator (Leviticus)

The third volume of Torah from Alexandria sets on display how Philo interpreted the role of the Temple, offerings, festivals, dietary practices, marital laws, and laws of purity. While Philo always remains firmly committed to the importance of the actual religious act, he consistently derives ethical lessons from these ritual practices, thus putting him alongside the great Jewish philosophers of history. Reading Philo alongside Rabbinic wisdom, Greek philosophy, Patristic writers, as well as Medieval and modern authors, breathes new life into the complexities of Leviticus and reinstates Philoâ€™s importance as a biblical exegete. Reclaiming Philo as a Jewish exegete puts him in company with the great luminaries of Jewish historyâ€”a position that Philo richly deserves. Philo remains as one of Jewish historyâ€™s most articulate spokespersons for ethical monotheism. Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel has meticulously culled from all of Philoâ€™s exegetical comments, and arranged them according to the biblical verses. He provides extensive parallels from rabbinic literature, Greek philosophy, and Christian theology, to present Philoâ€™s writing in the context of his time, while also demonstrating Philoâ€™s unique method of interpretation.
Country USA
Manufacturer Kodesh Press
Binding Paperback
EANs 9780692415443
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Torah from Alexandria: Philo as a Biblical Commentator (Leviticus)