Philo of Alexandria on Planting: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary

by David T. Runia and Albert Geljon

The Jewish exegete and philosopher Philo of Alexandria has long been famous for his complex and spiritually rich allegorical treatises on the Greek Bible. The present volume presents first translation and commentary in English on his treatise De plantatione (On planting), following on the volume devoted to On cultivation published previously by the same two authors. Philo gives a virtuoso performance as allegorist, interpreting Noah's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004416854
• ISBN13: 9789004416857
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 380 Pages