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Philo of Alexandria: On Cultivation
Introduction, Translation and Commentary
Series: - Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series, Volume: 4
The Jewish exegete and philosopher Philo of Alexandria has long been famous for his allegorical treatises on the Greek Bible. The present volume contains the first translation and commentary in English on his treatise De agricultura (On cultivation), which gives an elaborate allegorical interpretation of Genesis 9:20. Noahâs role as a cultivator is analysed in terms of the ethical and spiritual quest of the soul making progress towards its goal. The translation renders Philoâs baroque Greek into readable modern English. The commentary pays particular attention to the treatiseâs structure, its biblical basis and its exegetical and philosophical contents. The volume will be valuable for the insights it gives into an unusual but highly influential method of biblical interpretation.
Albert C. Geljon teaches classical languages at the Christelijk Gymnasium in Utrecht, The Netherlands
David T. Runia is Master of Queenâs College and Professorial Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
David T. Runia is Master of Queenâs College and Professorial Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
"The bar has been set high. One can only hope the next installments in this series will maintain similar standards. This work is both erudite and clear, and may serve, in the words of Philo: "beginners, those making progress and those who have reached perfection" (§159)."
Yakir Paz, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Yakir Paz, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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