Philo of Alexandria, On Planting: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary (Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series)

Geljon, Albert C; Runia, David T

ISBN 10: 1628376236 / ISBN 13: 9781628376234

Published by SBL Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philo of Alexandria, On Planting: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary (Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series)
• Publisher: SBL Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1628376236
• ISBN 13: 9781628376234
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Now Available in Paperback from SBL Press In this fifth volume of the Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series, originally published by Brill in hardcover, Albert C. Geljon and David T. Runia present the first readable, modern English translation and commentary on Philo’s De plantatione (On Planting). In this treatise, which follows up on the allegorical groundwork of De agricultura, Philo first turns to theological and cosmological interpretations of Noah’s planting of a vineyard in Genesis 9:20. He then moves to the spiritual quest of advanced souls and those beginning their journey. The commentary pays particular attention to the treatise’s structure, its biblical basis, and its exegetical and philosophical contents.

About the Authors

Albert C. Geljon teaches classical languages at the Christelijk Gymnasium in Utrecht, the Netherlands. He has published on Philo of Alexandria and his influence on the patristic writers.

David T. Runia is Honorary Professor at the Institute of Religion and Critical Inquiry at Australian Catholic University and Professorial Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at University of Melbourne.