| A Brief Guide to Philo Contributor(s): Schenck, Kenneth (Author) |
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ISBN: 066422735X ISBN-13: 9780664227357 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $30.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2005 Annotation: This is a compact introduction to the work of Philo (c. 20 B.C.-50 A.D.), the important Jewish thinker and scriptural interpreter. 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 181.06 |
| LCCN: 2004057199 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.54" W x 8.98" (0.61 lbs) 172 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schenck, Kenneth: - Kenneth Schenck is Professor of Religion at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana and an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church. |