How Long to Read The Writings of Philo of Alexandria

How Long Does it Take to Read The Writings of Philo of Alexandria?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read The Writings of Philo of Alexandria by Philo of Philo of Alexandria

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Philo of Alexandria), also called Philo Judaeus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt. Philo used philosophical allegory to harmonize Jewish scripture, mainly the Torah, with Greek philosophy. His method followed the practices of both Jewish exegesis and Stoic philosophy. His allegorical exegesis was important for several Christian Church Fathers, but he has barely any reception history within Rabbinic Judaism. He believed that literal interpretations of the Hebrew Bible would stifle humanity's perception of a God too complex and marvelous to be understood in literal human terms. Some scholars hold that his concept of the Logos as God's creative principle influenced early Christology. Other scholars deny direct influence but say that Philo and Early Christianity borrow from a common source. The only event in Philo's life that can be decisively dated is his participation in the embassy to Rome in 40 CE. He represented the Alexandrian Jews in a delegation to Roman Emperor Caligula following civil strife between the Alexandrian Jewish and Greek communities. The story of this event, and a few other biographical details, are found in Josephus and in Philo's own works, especially in Legatio ad Gaium (Embassy to Gaius) of which only two of the original five volumes survive. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

How long is The Writings of Philo of Alexandria?

The Writings of Philo of Alexandria by Philo of Philo of Alexandria is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Writings of Philo of Alexandria Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read The Writings of Philo of Alexandria aloud.

What Reading Level is The Writings of Philo of Alexandria?

The Writings of Philo of Alexandria is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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