The Cambridge Companion to Philo

　　The works of Philo of Alexandria, a slightly oldercontemporary of Jesus and Paul, constitute an essential source forthe study of Judaism and the rise of Christianity. They are also ofextreme importance for understanding the Greek philosophy of thetime and help to explain the onset of new forms of spiritualitythat would dominate the following centuries. This 2009 handbookpresents an account of Philo's achievements. It contains a profileof his life and times, a systematic overview of his many writings,and survey chapters of the key features of his thought, as seenfrom the perspectives of Judaism and Greek philosophy. The volumeconcludes with a section devoted to Philo's influence andsignificance. Composed by an international team of experts, TheCambridge Companion to Philo gives readers a sense of the state ofscholarship and provides depth of vision in key areas of Philonicstudies.　　Covers the breadth of Philonic studies, while also providingdepth of vision ? International team of experts ? Unassuming andstraightforward style