The Sentiments of Philo Judeus Concerning the Logos, or Word of God: Together With Large Extracts From His Writings Compared With the Scriptures on ... of the Christian Religion (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jacob Bryant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483715565 ISBN 13: 9780483715561

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unveil the Logos across ancient voices and sacred texts.

This scholarly edition gathers Philo’s insights on the Word of God, pairing his ideas with scriptures and related writings to illuminate how early thinkers understood divine presence, creation, and salvation. The collection invites careful comparison across traditions, revealing how late antique thought intersected with Jewish, Christian, and Chinese reflections on mystery and meaning.

Philo’s Logos is presented not as a single doctrine but as a framework that links divine revelation with human understanding. The pages mix philosophy and scripture, offering historical context and direct extracts that show how these ideas traveled and transformed. This edition emphasizes the development of key themes while remaining faithful to original sources, helping readers trace a long conversation about God, truth, and the path to holiness.
What you’ll experience

• Clear introductions and selections that connect philosophical concepts with biblical passages
• Explanations of terms and ideas used by Philo and their later Christian reception
• Comparisons that illuminate how different traditions approached creation, revelation, and mediation
• Notes that help situate the material in its historical and religious setting

Ideal for readers of theological history, biblical studies, and those curious about how ancient thought shaped later faith narratives.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483715565
• ISBN 13: 9780483715561
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304