How Long to Read Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria

How Long Does it Take to Read Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 18 minutes to read Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria by Peter Frick

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Description

In his study Peter Frick starts with the examination of the theocentric structure of Philo's thought as outlined in the important passage De Opificio Mundi 171-2 where Philo correlates the idea of providence with his concept of God and the theory of creation. On this basis, any adequate understanding of providence in Philo must begin with the correlation between the formal aspects of the Philonic concept of God, especially the idea of God's transcendence, and Philo's conceptualization of the idea of providence in light of these formal aspects. In particular, the issue is how Philo can predicate that God is provident in nature, although God cannot be apprehended in his essence. Moreover, Philo explains the immanence of God in the cosmos in terms of the Logos and the divine powers, one of which he specifically characterizes as the providential power. Both the aspects of divine transcendence and immanence cohere in Philo's theory of creation. He conceives of the role of providence in cosmological matters as being responsible for the design, administration and continuous existence of the created universe. Two further issues, the questions of astral fatalism and theodicy, are critically important for a thorough understanding of Philo's conception of divine providence. Philo rejects the assumption implied in astral fatalism that the stars are transcendent divinities and thus have causal powers over human affairs. And he rejects astral fatalism because it renders absurd the notion of moral responsibility. Concerning the question of theodicy, Philo proceeds from the Platonic premise that God is not the cause for evil in any way. For him, the existence of moral evil exonerates God and his providence as the cause for evil and anchors the blame in the person.

How long is Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria?

Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria by Peter Frick is 254 pages long, and a total of 64,516 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 52 minutes to read Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria aloud.

What Reading Level is Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria?

Divine Providence in Philo of Alexandria is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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