The Works of Philo Judaeus, the Contemporary of Josephus; Volume 3

Book excerpt: Philo Judaeus was a Jewish philosopher and theologian who lived in the first century AD. His works, which have been preserved in Greek, offer important insights into Jewish thought and culture during the Hellenistic period. This book is a comprehensive collection of Philo's works, translated into English. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Jewish history and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.