Philo (jan 1, 20 BC – jan 1, 50)
Description:
Greek writing Jewish philosopher from Alexandria (Egypt).-Sought to prove that Jewish worldview was superior, by synthesizing Jewish tradition and Hellenistic philosophy through allegorical interpretation
-Most influential Jewish philosopher at the time
-Debate as to how his writings may have impacted the NT authors
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Date:
jan 1, 20 BC
jan 1, 50
~ 70 years