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Aristobulus of Paneas

Who

Aristobulus of Paneas · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who interpreted the Torah through Greek philosophy

When

160 BCE

Where

Alexandria, Ptolemaic Egypt

Biography

Aristobulus of Paneas is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who interpreted the Torah through Greek philosophy

How & why

Aristobulus was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher active in Alexandria around the 2nd century BCE who sought to interpret the Torah through Greek philosophy, an early bridge between Judaism and Hellenistic thought. He was Jewish and among the first to argue that Greek philosophers had drawn on Mosaic teaching.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy

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Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who interpreted the Torah through Greek philosophy

160 BCE

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy