| Description |
xxi, 425 pages ; 23 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Classics of Western spirituality |
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Classics of Western spirituality.
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| Contents |
Introduction: I. Philosophical exegete of Alexandrian Jewry; II. Philo's theory of creation; III. Philo's mysticism; IV. Philo's Significance -- The Contemplative Life -- The Giants -- Selections from Philo's Other Works: I. Autobiographical; II. Scriptural exegesis; III. The divine mind; IV. Cosmogony; V. Souls, angels and daemons; VI. The divine transcendence; VII. Knowledge and prophecy; VIII. Worship; IX. Mysticism; X. Providence, theodicy and miracles; XI. Ethical theory; XII. Moses and the law; XIII. Universalism and particularism -- Notes -- Selected bibliography |
| Summary |
In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders |
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The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted! |
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The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century |
| Analysis |
Judaism - Early works to 1800 |
| Notes |
English |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also published: London: SPCK |
| Subject |
Jewish philosophers.
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Jewish religious literature.
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Jews -- Civilization -- Greek influences.
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Philosophy.
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| Author |
Winston, David, 1927-
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| LC no. |
80084499 |
| ISBN |
080910315X |
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0809123339 (paperback) |
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