The Land of the Body: Studies in Philo's Representation of Egypt by Sarah J.K. P

Description: The Land of the Body by Sarah J.K. Pearce With this book, Sarah Pearce presents the first extended study of the representation of Egypt in the writings of Philo of Alexandria. Philo is a crucial witness, not only to the experiences of the Jews of Alexandria, but to the world of early Roman Egypt in general. As a commentator on Jewish Scripture, Philo is also one of the most valuable sources for the interpretation of Egypt in the Pentateuch. He not only writes very extensively on this subject, but he does so in ways that are remarkable for their originality when compared with the surviving literature of ancient Judaism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents the first extended study of the representation of Egypt in the writings of Philo of Alexandria. Philo is a crucial witness, not only to the experiences of the Jews of Alexandria, but to the world of early Roman Egypt in general. As historians of Roman Alexandria and Egypt are well aware, we have access to very few voices from inside the country in this era; Philo is the best we have. As a commentator on Jewish Scripture, Philo is also one of the most valuable sources for the interpretation of Egypt in the Pentateuch. He not only writes very extensively on this subject, but he does so in ways that are remarkable for their originality when compared with the surviving literature of ancient Judaism. In this book, Sarah Pearce tries to understand Philo in relation to the wider context in which he lived and worked. Key areas for investigation include: defining the Egyptian in Philos world; Philos treatment of the Egypt of the Pentateuch as a symbol of the land of the body; Philos emphasis on Egyptian inhospitableness; and his treatment of Egyptian religion, focusing on Nile veneration and animal worship. Author Biography Born 1965; 1988 Bachelor of Divinity (University of London); 1995 DPhil (Oriental Studies, University of Oxford); Ian Karten Senior Lecturer in Jewish History, The Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, University of Southampton. Long Description This book presents the first extended study of the representation of Egypt in the writings of Philo of Alexandria. Philo is a crucial witness, not only to the experiences of the Jews of Alexandria, but to the world of early Roman Egypt in general. As historians of Roman Alexandria and Egypt are well aware, we have access to very few voices from inside the country in this era; Philo is the best we have. As a commentator on Jewish Scripture, Philo is also one of the most valuable sources for the interpretation of Egypt in the Pentateuch. He not only writes very extensively on this subject, but he does so in ways that are remarkable for their originality when compared with the surviving literature of ancient Judaism. In this book, Sarah Pearce tries to understand Philo in relation to the wider context in which he lived and worked. Key areas for investigation include: defining the Egyptian in Philos world; Philos treatment of the Egypt of the Pentateuch as a symbol of the land of the body; Philos emphasis on Egyptian inhospitableness; and his treatment of Egyptian religion, focusing on Nile veneration and animal worship. Details ISBN3161492501 Year 2007 ISBN-10 3161492501 ISBN-13 9783161492501 Format Hardcover Country of Publication Germany Language English Short Title LAND OF THE BODY Media Book Series Number 208 DOI 10.1604/9783161492501 Pages 393 Series Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament UK Release Date 2007-06-22 Subtitle Studies in Philos Representation of Egypt Author Sarah J.K. Pearce Publication Date 2007-06-22 DEWEY 296.09014 Audience Professional & Vocational Publisher Mohr Siebeck Imprint Mohr Siebeck We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137254009;

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