Philo: On the Unchangeableness of God. On Husbandry. Concerning Noah's Work As a Planter. On Drunkenness. On Sobriety. (Loeb Classical Library No. 247)

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The philosopher Philo was born about 20 BCE to a prominent Jewish family in Alexandria, the chief home of the Jewish Diaspora as well as the chief center of Hellenistic culture; he was trained in Greek as well as Jewish learning. In attempting to reconcile biblical teachings with Greek philosophy he developed ideas that had wide influence on Christian and Jewish religious thought.

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Colson, F. H. (Translator)
Whitaker, G. H. (Translator)

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Philo: On the Unchangeableness of God. On Husbandry. Concerning Noah's Work As a Planter. On Drunkenness. On Sobriety. (Loeb Classical Library No. 247) (Loeb Classical Library No. 247)

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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, History, General Nonfiction
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180Philosophy and PsychologyAncient, medieval & eastern philosophyAncient, medieval, eastern philosophy
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PA3612 .P35Language and LiteratureGreek language and literature. Latin language and literatureGreek literatureTranslations
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