Philo In Early Christian Literature

Author : Douwe (David) Runia
Publisher : Brill
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9004275169

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Jewish Traditions in Early Christian Literature, Volume 3 Philo in Early Christian Literature by Douwe (David) Runia Pdf

It is a remarkable fact that the writings of Philo, the Jew from Alexandria, were preserved because they were taken up in the Christian tradition. But the story of how this process of reception and appropriation took place has never been systematically research. In this book the author first examines how Philo's works are related to the New Testament and the earliest Chritian writing, and then how they were used by Greek and Latin church fathers up to 400 c.e., with special attention to the contributions of Clement, Origen, Didymus, Eusebius, Gregory of Nyssa, Ambrose, and Augustine. Philo in Early Christian Literature is a valuable guide to the state of scholarly research on a subject that has thus far been investigated in a rather piecemeal fashion.

Author : Douwe (David) Runia
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004312999

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Philo and the Church Fathers by Douwe (David) Runia Pdf

The extensive writings of the Jewish philosopher and exegete Philo of Alexandria (15 BCE to 50 CE) were preserved through the efforts of early Christians, who decided that these works could assist them in developing their own distinctive kind of thought. The present collection of papers, written from 1989 to 1994, is published as a companion volume to the author's monograph Philo in Early Christian Literature: A Survey (1993). The papers deal with various aspects of the process of reception that Philo received at the hands of the Church Fathers. Authors who are given particular attention are Athenagoras, Clement, Origen, Basil, Gregory of Nyssa, Isidore of Pelusium and Augustine. The papers also include a hitherto unpublished English translation of the author's inaugural lecture held at Utrecht in April 1992.

Author : Douwe (David) Runia
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004275164

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Jewish Traditions in Early Christian Literature, Volume 3 Philo in Early Christian Literature by Douwe (David) Runia Pdf

It is a remarkable fact that the writings of Philo, the Jew from Alexandria, were preserved because they were taken up in the Christian tradition. But the story of how this process of reception and appropriation took place has never been systematically research. In this book the author first examines how Philo's works are related to the New Testament and the earliest Chritian writing, and then how they were used by Greek and Latin church fathers up to 400 c.e., with special attention to the contributions of Clement, Origen, Didymus, Eusebius, Gregory of Nyssa, Ambrose, and Augustine. Philo in Early Christian Literature is a valuable guide to the state of scholarly research on a subject that has thus far been investigated in a rather piecemeal fashion.

Author : Jennifer Otto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192552549

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Philo of Alexandria and the Construction of Jewishness in Early Christian Writings by Jennifer Otto Pdf

Philo of Alexandria and the Construction of Jewishness in Early Christian Writings investigates portrayals of the first-century philosopher and exegete Philo of Alexandria, in the writings of Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and Eusebius. It argues that early Christian invocations of Philo are best understood not as attempts simply to claim an illustrious Jew for the Christian fold, but as examples of ongoing efforts to define the continuities and distinctive features of Christian beliefs and practices in relation to those of the Jews. This study takes as its starting point the curious fact that none of the first three Christians to mention Philo refer to him unambiguously as a Jew. Clement, the first in the Christian tradition to openly cite Philo's works, refers to him twice as a Pythagorean. Origen, who mentions Philo by name only three times, makes far more frequent reference to him in the guise of an anonymous "one who came before us." Eusebius, who invokes Philo on many more occasions than does Clement or Origen, most often refers to Philo as a Hebrew. These epithets construct Philo as an alternative "near-other" to both Christians and Jews, through whom ideas and practices may be imported to the former from the latter, all the while establishing boundaries between the "Christian" and "Jewish" ways of life. The portraits of Philo offered by each author reveal ongoing processes of difference-making and difference-effacing that constituted not only the construction of the Jewish "other," but also the Christian "self."

Author : Helen Rhee
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0415354889

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Early Christian Literature by Helen Rhee Pdf

This work concerns the early Christians' self-definitions and self-representations in the context of pagan-Christian conflict, reflected in the literatures from the mid-second to the early third centuries (ca. 150 - 225 CE).

Author : Robert McQueen Grant
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664221688

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Heresy and Criticism by Robert McQueen Grant Pdf

Robert Grant draws upon his fifty years of experience dealing with the correlation of early Christianity and classical culture to demonstrate that Christian "heretics" were the first to apply literacy criticism to Christian books. He shows that the heretics' methods were the same as those of pagan contemporaries, and that literary criticism derived from the Hellenistic schools. Literary criticism was later used by famous orthodox leaders, and, as time passed, orthodox critics increasingly found that these methods could serve them well. Grant supports his argument by focusing on principal figures Origen, Dionysius of Alexandria, Eusebius, and Jerome.

Author : Robert McQueen Grant,William R. Schoedel,Robert Louis Wilken
Publisher : Editions Beauchesne
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Christian literature, Early
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Early Christian Literature and the Classical Intellectual Tradition by Robert McQueen Grant,William R. Schoedel,Robert Louis Wilken Pdf

Author : Adam Kamesar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1139827839

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The Cambridge Companion to Philo by Adam Kamesar Pdf

The works of Philo of Alexandria, a slightly older contemporary of Jesus and Paul, constitute an essential source for the study of Judaism and the rise of Christianity. They are also of extreme importance for understanding the Greek philosophy of the time and help to explain the onset of new forms of spirituality that would dominate the following centuries. This handbook presents an account of Philo's achievements. It contains a profile of his life and times, a systematic overview of his many writings, and survey chapters of the key features of his thought, as seen from the perspectives of Judaism and Greek philosophy. The volume concludes with a section devoted to Philo's influence and significance. Composed by an international team of experts, The Cambridge Companion to Philo gives readers a sense of the state of scholarship and provides depth of vision in key areas of Philonic studies.

Author : Peter Tomson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004275140

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Jewish Traditions in Early Christian Literature, Volume 1 Paul and the Jewish Law by Peter Tomson Pdf

While interest in Paul's relationship to Judaism has been growing recently, this study adds an important aspect by comparing Paul’s practical instruction with the ancient halakha or Jewish traditional law. First Corinthians is found to be a source of prime importance, and surprisingly, halakha appears to be basic to Paul's instruction for non-Jewish Christians. The book includes thorough discussion of hermeneutic and methodological implications, always viewed in relation to the history of Pauline and Judaic study. Attention is also being paid to the setting within Hellenistic culture. Finally, conclusions are drawn about the texture of Paul's thought and these are applied to two ‘theological’ passages decisive for his place in Judaism. Historical and theological implications are vast, both regarding Paul's relationship to Judaism, his attitude towards Jesus and his Apostles, and the meaning of his teaching concerning justification and the Law.

Author : George E. Karamanolis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317547082

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The Philosophy of Early Christianity by George E. Karamanolis Pdf

First published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Gustav Krüger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015024657382

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History of Early Christian Literature in the First Three Centuries by Gustav Krüger Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004517721

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Ancient Philosophy and Early Christianity by Anonim Pdf

This Festschrift presents original research and new lines of inquiry on subjects related to Hellenistic philosophical texts and traditions, as well as early Christian literature and its cultural and intellectual environment.

Author : Jennifer Otto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780198820727

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Philo of Alexandria and the Construction of Jewishness in Early Christian Writings by Jennifer Otto Pdf

Philo of Alexandria and the Construction of Jewishness in Early Christian Writings investigates portrayals of the first-century philosopher and exegete Philo of Alexandria, in the writings of Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and Eusebius. It argues that early Christian invocations of Philo are best understood not as attempts simply to claim an illustrious Jew for the Christian fold, but as examples of ongoing efforts to define the continuities and distinctive features of Christian beliefs and practices in relation to those of the Jews. This study takes as its starting point the curious fact that none of the first three Christians to mention Philo refer to him unambiguously as a Jew. Clement, the first in the Christian tradition to openly cite Philo's works, refers to him twice as a Pythagorean. Origen, who mentions Philo by name only three times, makes far more frequent reference to him in the guise of an anonymous "one who came before us." Eusebius, who invokes Philo on many more occasions than does Clement or Origen, most often refers to Philo as a Hebrew. These epithets construct Philo as an alternative "near-other" to both Christians and Jews, through whom ideas and practices may be imported to the former from the latter, all the while establishing boundaries between the "Christian" and "Jewish" ways of life. The portraits of Philo offered by each author reveal ongoing processes of difference-making and difference-effacing that constituted not only the construction of the Jewish "other," but also the Christian "self."

Author : Johanna Louisa van den Hoek
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004304192

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Clement of Alexandria and his Use of Philo in the Stromateis by Johanna Louisa van den Hoek Pdf

Preliminary material /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- CONCEPTS AND METHODS /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- THE HAGAR AND SARAH MOTIF /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- THE STORY OF MOSES /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- THE LAW AND THE VIRTUES /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- THE TEMPLE, VESTMENTS AND THE HIGH PRIEST /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- THE SHORT SEQUENCES /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- THE ISOLATED REFERENCES /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- CONCLUSIONS /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- BIBLIOGRAPHY /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- INDEX /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- SAMENVATTING /Johanna Louise van den Hoek -- CURRICULUM VITAE /Johanna Louise van den Hoek.

Author : Craig A. Evans,H. Daniel Zacharias
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567251886

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Early Christian Literature and Intertextuality by Craig A. Evans,H. Daniel Zacharias Pdf

Scholarly interest in intertextuality remains as keen as ever. Armed with new questions, interpreters seek to improve their understanding of the function of older scripture in later scripture. The essays assembled in the present collection address these questions. These essays treat pre-Christian texts, as well as Christian texts, that make use of older sacred tradition. They analyze the respective uses of scripture in diverse Jewish and Christian traditions. Some of these studies are concerned with discreet bodies of writings, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, while others are concerned with versions of scriptures, such as the Hebrew or Old Greek, and text critical issues. Other studies are concerned with how scripture is interpreted as part of apocalyptic and eschatology. Early Christian Literature and Intertextuality includes essays that explore the use of Old Testament scripture in the Gospels and Acts. Other studies examine the Apostle Paul's interpretation of scripture in his letters, while other studies look at non-Pauline writings and their utilization of scripture. Some of the studies in this collection show how older scripture clarifies important points of teaching or resolves social conflict, law, conversion, anthropology, paradise, and Messianism are among the themes treated in these studies, themes rooted in important ways in older sacred tradition. The collection concludes with studies on two important Christian interpreters, Syriac-speaking Aphrahat in the east and Latin-speaking Augustine in the west.