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De vita Mosis (Book I) - An Introduction with Text, Translation, and Notes (Paperback)
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De vita Mosis (Book I) - An Introduction with Text, Translation, and Notes (Paperback)
Series: Ancient Christianity and its Contexts
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This volume, a translation of book 1 of Philo of Alexandria's De
vita Mosis, with introduction and commentary, aims to introduce new
readers, both students and scholars, to Philo of Alexandria through
what is widely considered to be one of his most accessible works
and one that Philo himself may have intended for readers unfamiliar
with Judaism. The introduction provides historical, intellectual,
and religious context for Philo, discusses major issues of
scholarly interest, considers the relation of De vita Mosis to the
Septuagint, and explores the immediate Nachleben of Philo's works.
The author's translation is paired with Cohn's edition of the Greek
text, thereby providing not only a rendering of the Greek but also
the Greek itself for those who wish to read Philo's own words. The
English rendering of the Greek aims at clarity and accuracy while
retaining as many of Philo's unique stylistic features as possible.
Finally, the notes are designed to elucidate the text, especially
for new readers, on a variety of levels: extrapolating on points
more fully discussed elsewhere in the Philonic corpus, observing
specific divergences from the Septuagint, and suggesting aspects of
contemporary historical influence on Philo's retelling of the
biblical narrative. The volume serves as a succinct entry into the
basics of Philo while also preparing the reader for some of Philo's
more challenging works.
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