ISBN: 9780943575933 - the works (51 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. While it would not be correct to say that Philo's works have been lost--scholars have always known and used Philo--they have essentially been misplaced as far as the average student of the Bible is concerned. Now the translation of the eminent classicist C. D. Yonge is available in an affordable, easy-to-read edition, with a new foreword and newly translated passages, and containing supposed fragments of Philo's writings from ancient authors such as John of Damascus. The title and arrangement of the writings have been standardized according to scholarly conventions.A contemporary of Paul and Jesus, Philo Judaeus, of Alexandria, Egypt, is unquestionably among the most important writers for historians and students of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. Although Philo does not explicitly mention Jesus, or Paul, or any of the followers of Jesus, Philo lived in their world. It is from Philo, for example, that we learn about how, like the Gospel of John, Jews (and Greeks) in the Greco-Roman world spoke of the creative force of God as God's Logos. Philo, too, employs interpretive strategies that parallel those of the author of Hebrews. Most scholars would agree that Philo and the author of Hebrews are drawing from the same, or at least similar, traditions of Hellenistic Judaism. With these kind of connections to the world of Judaism and early Christianity, Philo cannot be ignored.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. While it would not be correct to say that Philo's works have been lost--scholars have always known and used Philo--they have essentially been misplaced as far as the average student of the Bible is concerned. Now the translation of the eminent classicist C. D. Yonge is available in an affordable, easy-to-read edition, with a new foreword and newly translated passages, and containing supposed fragments of Philo's writings from ancient authors such as John of Damascus. The title and arrangement of the writings have been standardized according to scholarly conventions.A contemporary of Paul and Jesus, Philo Judaeus, of Alexandria, Egypt, is unquestionably among the most important writers for historians and students of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. Although Philo does not explicitly mention Jesus, or Paul, or any of the followers of Jesus, Philo lived in their world. It is from Philo, for example, that we learn about how, like the Gospel of John, Jews (and Greeks) in the Greco-Roman world spoke of the creative force of God as God's Logos. Philo, too, employs interpretive strategies that parallel those of the author of Hebrews. Most scholars would agree that Philo and the author of Hebrews are drawing from the same, or at least similar, traditions of Hellenistic Judaism. With these kind of connections to the world of Judaism and early Christianity, Philo cannot be ignored.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. While it would not be correct to say that Philo's works have been lost--scholars have always known and used Philo--they have essentially been misplaced as far as the average student of the Bible is concerned. Now the translation of the eminent classicist C. D. Yonge is available in an affordable, easy-to-read edition, with a new foreword and newly translated passages, and containing supposed fragments of Philo's writings from ancient authors such as John of Damascus. The title and arrangement of the writings have been standardized according to scholarly conventions.A contemporary of Paul and Jesus, Philo Judaeus, of Alexandria, Egypt, is unquestionably among the most important writers for historians and students of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. Although Philo does not explicitly mention Jesus, or Paul, or any of the followers of Jesus, Philo lived in their world. It is from Philo, for example, that we learn about how, like the Gospel of John, Jews (and Greeks) in the Greco-Roman world spoke of the creative force of God as God's Logos. Philo, too, employs interpretive strategies that parallel those of the author of Hebrews. Most scholars would agree that Philo and the author of Hebrews are drawing from the same, or at least similar, traditions of Hellenistic Judaism. With these kind of connections to the world of Judaism and early Christianity, Philo cannot be ignored.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. While it would not be correct to say that Philo's works have been lost--scholars have always known and used Philo--they have essentially been misplaced as far as the average student of the Bible is concerned. Now the translation of the eminent classicist C. D. Yonge is available in an affordable, easy-to-read edition, with a new foreword and newly translated passages, and containing supposed fragments of Philo's writings from ancient authors such as John of Damascus. The title and arrangement of the writings have been standardized according to scholarly conventions.A contemporary of Paul and Jesus, Philo Judaeus, of Alexandria, Egypt, is unquestionably among the most important writers for historians and students of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. Although Philo does not explicitly mention Jesus, or Paul, or any of the followers of Jesus, Philo lived in their world. It is from Philo, for example, that we learn about how, like the Gospel of John, Jews (and Greeks) in the Greco-Roman world spoke of the creative force of God as God's Logos. Philo, too, employs interpretive strategies that parallel those of the author of Hebrews. Most scholars would agree that Philo and the author of Hebrews are drawing from the same, or at least similar, traditions of Hellenistic Judaism. With these kind of connections to the world of Judaism and early Christianity, Philo cannot be ignored.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Slight wear on upper and lower edges of text. Dust jacket in mylar and cover slightly worn on corners. Otherwise VG 918 pp.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Previous owner's stamp on ffep. Slight wear on upper and lower edges of text. Otherwise VG 918 pp.

Zustand: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Reprint. a nice, clean copy, like new, octavo, 918 pages, third printing thus.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Acceptable. A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (However the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text. Book may be a price cutter or have a remainder mark.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 918 pp., xx; 4 pp of maps (pp. 419-23). Only other translations in English, evidently, are in 10 Volumes of Harvard Loeb Classics.Following the Publisher's Preface, Foreword (by David M. Scholer), and Preface to the Original Edition, Contents divided into 43 sections: e.g., "On the Creation"; "Allegorical Interpretation"; "On the Cherubim"; "That the Worse is Wont to Attack the Better"; "On the Posterity of Cain and His Exile"; "On the Giants"; "On the Unchangeableness of God"; "On Drunkenness"; On the Confusion of Tongues"; "Who is the Heir of Divine Things?"; "Dreams"; "On Abraham"; "On Joseph";"The Decalogue"; "On the Virtues"; "On Rewards and Punishments"; "Every Good Man is Free"; " On the Eternity of the World"; "Hypothetica: Apology for the Jews"; "On Providence"; Questions and Answers on Genesis"; Appendix 1: Concerning the World", pp. 867-879; Appendix 2: "Fragments", pp. 880-900; Subject Index, pp. 901-912;" Index of Old Testament Scriptures Cited in Notes", pp. 913-918; Maps (unpaginated, pp. 919-924). Dark green faux leather with brilliant gilt lettering on spine. Lower corners bumped and rubbed, exposing small bits of gray (top tips of cover corners with teeny tips of gray) and with small wrinkles (Lower corners still essentially square); 8 pp of 918 have small amount of light yellow highlighting, one page of which had a small dog ear (Now flat); Dark green dustwrapper not price-clipped (NO price) with Title lettering in light blue andd large beige letters for ' PHILO ';,Translator and Foreword Author names lettering in beige at lower right front cover; large color Photo-Illustration on middle front cover of a "Gold Glass" object with depictions of menorahs and other "items of Jewish Ritual significance". 1/4" rubbing wear across foot of spine and for more than an inch along each cover lower edge; wear at top spine corners with a 3/4" tear down middle top spine edge with some 3" of thin horizontal creases along top edge front cover left; 1/4" tear at top rear edge 2" to right of top left corner; light rubbing wear down cover edges: flaws now backed with Archival tape. Book itself shows no wear except at locations of dw wear cited, but remains a solid copy: Tight binding (NO cracks); corners essentially square, despite small rubbing wear (where dw is worn and no longer protected book); NO remainder marks; NO previous owner names; but for 8 pp. cited, Clean text. Still excellent condition for a Classic 40 years-old. Solid copy. (A thick, heavy book that will probably require extra postage, to be determined at time of ordering, and will not fit the Standard USPS Domestic or International Priority mailing envelope.).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Revised edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. Pages are clear of markings. Binding is secure. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. Some rubbing & edgewear; some yellowing; overall clean & tight. 924 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Hardcover. xx, 897pp+ indices. Very good hardback in a lightly rubbed jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Fifth printing of the new updated edition. Thick octavo in paper-covered boards. Condition: some scattered markings & underlining in ink; else very good. Pages: xx, 918 and six maps.

Zustand: Very Good. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Oct. 26 (weekend SALE item) 924 pp., hardcover, very good in a very good dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Hendrickson Publishers, 1993. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good, with some shelf/edgewear.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Used items may contain, highlighting, writing, and other previous signs of use. Used items may not contain CD's. access codes and other accompanying items when applicable.

Zustand: good. This item has a different cover than shown in the listing, but shares the same ISBN. Name marked out on the front flyleaf page. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Foxing present on the page edges and endpapers. Includes dustjacket with wear and tearing along the edges and spine. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller.…