Philo and Holy Scripture, or the Quotations of Philo From the Books of the Old Testament: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Herbert Edward Ryle

9780266831921: Philo and Holy Scripture, or the Quotations of Philo From the Books of the Old Testament: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266831923 ISBN 13: 9780266831921

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how Philo’s writings illuminate the how and why of Scripture in a landmark scholarly edition.

Phylo and Holy Scripture collects, organizes, and prints in full the actual quotations Philo made from the Old Testament, paired with introductory material and notes. This edition presents the text with careful apparatus, helping readers compare Philo’s quotations with the Septuagint and other textual forms. It also frames Philo’s method and outlook on sacred writings, offering historical and scholarly context for students of early Christian literature and biblical studies.

Full, in‑print quotations from Philo’s writings, drawn from the Pentateuch and other Old Testament books
Introduction explaining Philo’s date, method, and relationship to scripture and the Septuagint
Notes and apparatus that illuminate textual variants and teaching methods
Appendices and indices to aid locating Philo’s quotations across the biblical canon

Ideal for readers of biblical studies, patristics, and classical Jewish philosophy who want a detailed, text‑based view of Philo’s use of Scripture and its significance for early Christian literature.

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