Philo of Alexandria (Philo Judaeus)
Philo of Alexandria (Philo Judaeus) · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who pioneered the synthesis of Hebrew scripture and Greek philosophy
c. 20 BCE, Alexandria, Roman Egypt — c. 50 CE, Alexandria, Roman Egypt
Alexandria (Roman Egypt)
Philo of Alexandria (Philo Judaeus) is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who pioneered the synthesis of Hebrew scripture and Greek philosophy
Philo of Alexandria was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who pioneered the synthesis of Hebrew scripture and Greek philosophy, reading the Torah allegorically through Platonic and Stoic ideas. His concept of the Logos and his allegorical method deeply influenced later Jewish, Christian and Western thought. A leading member of Alexandria's Jewish community, he even led an embassy to the emperor Caligula to defend Jewish rights.
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Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who pioneered the synthesis of Hebrew scripture and Greek philosophy
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy
