EPISODE · Jun 26, 2022 · 23 MIN
132. Ten Philosophers: Philo of Alexandria
from Jew Oughta Know · host Jason Harris
What this episode covers
Philo of Alexandria straddled both the Greek and Jewish worlds. He sought to harmonize Greek philosophy's emphasis on reason with the idea of religious revelation. In doing so, he set forth a philosophical approach to the Hebrew Bible that persisted for centuries, and heavily influenced how religious texts are interpreted.
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132. Ten Philosophers: Philo of Alexandria
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