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Author Philo, of Alexandria.

Title The contemplative life ; the giants, and selections / Philo of Alexandria. Translation and introduction by David Winston; preface by John Dillon.

Publication Info. New York; Ramsey, N. J.; Toronto : Paulist Press, 1981.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  186.4 P565C    Check Shelf
Description 425 pages ; 24 cm.
Series Classics of Western spirituality
Classics of Western spirituality.
Contents Introduction: Philosophical exegete of Alexandrian Jewry -- Philo's theory of creation -- Philo's mysticism -- Philo's significance -- The contemplative life -- The giants -- Selections from Philo's other works: Autobiographical -- Scriptural exegesis -- The divine mind -- Cosmogony -- Souls, angels and daemons -- The divine transcendence -- Knowledge and prophecy -- Worship -- Mysticism -- Providence, theodicy and miracles -- Ethical theory -- Moses and the law -- Universalism and particularism.
Subject Platonists.
Jewish philosophy.
Alexandrian school.
Added Author Philo, of Alexandria Giants.
ISBN 080910315X
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