Philo of Alexandria introduced in the first century what has been described as the 'Hellenizing of the Old Testament,' or the allegorical method of exegesis. By this, as Erdmann observes, the Bible narrative was found to contain a deeper, and… — Philo Copy Share Image
The body is the soul's house. Shouldn't we therefore take care of our house so that it doesn't fall into ruin? — Philo Copy Share Image
I know that God exists. I know that I have never invented anything. I have been a medium by which these things were given… — Philo Copy Share Image
Money, it has been said, is the cause of good things to a good man, of evil things to a bad man. — Philo Copy Share Image
Those who give hoping to be rewarded with honor are not giving, they are bargaining. — Philo Copy Share Image
Learning is by nature curiosity... prying into everything, reluctant to leave anything, material or immaterial, unexplained. — Philo Copy Share Image
Households, cities, countries, and nations have enjoyed great happiness when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. Such people not… — Philo Copy Share Image
How then, is it natural that the mind of man, being so small as contained in such narrow spaces as a brain or a… — Philo Copy Share Image
God welcomes genuine service, and that is the service of a soul that offers the bare and simple sacrifice of truth; but from false… — Philo Copy Share Image
