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Philo of Alexandria: Quod deterius potiori insidiari soleat
  • Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary
  • Edited and translated by Adam Kamesar
  • Published online:
    09 July 2024
    Print publication:
    04 July 2024
  • Philo's Quod deterius is a discussion of the Cain and Abel episode in the Bible. Philo follows the Greek translation of the Septuagint, not the Hebrew text, although he may have known traditions that relied on the Hebrew. His treatment of the text is unique, combining elements of traditional Greek commentary on literary texts, moralizing diatribe in highly wrought rhetorical language, midrashic-like exegesis involving the extensive use of other biblical passages, and philosophical theory. The present commentary illuminates these various components of Philo's discussion, especially by means of parallel texts, pagan, Jewish, and Christian, from across antiquity. Using these sources and paying attention to ancient exegetical thinking, Adam Kamesar attempts to trace the overall direction and coherence of what Philo is saying. This kind of treatment of Philo's allegorical treatises has rarely been undertaken before on this scale. The volume also includes a new English translation of the work.

  • 28 - Jerome

  • from Part V - The Reception of the Bible in the Post-New Testament Period
  • Edited by James Carleton Paget, University of Cambridge, Joachim Schaper, University of Aberdeen
  • Book:
    The New Cambridge History of the Bible
    Published online:
    05 May 2013
    Print publication:
    09 May 2013, pp 653-675

  • Summary

    The sources for the life of Jerome are most plentiful. They consist primarily of his own writings, and in particular his letters. Jerome formed relationships with a number of Roman matrons such as Marcella and Paula, who were interested in pursuing an ascetic life. Jerome's place in the history of the Bible is based primarily on his role in the creation of the Vulgate, the standard edition of the Bible in its Latin form. A distinctive component of the biblical scholarship of Jerome is his ability to appreciate the literary quality of the scriptures. Jerome's achievements as a translator of biblical texts are closely related to his literary education and sensibilities. Jerome's major achievement as an expositor of scripture is his set of commentaries on the Old Testament Prophets. He wrote on all sixteen of them, the twelve Minor and the four Major Prophets.

The Cambridge Companion to Philo
  • Edited by Adam Kamesar
  • Published online:
    28 November 2009
    Print publication:
    20 April 2009
  • The works of Philo of Alexandria, a slightly older contemporary of Jesus and Paul, constitute an essential source for the study of Judaism and the rise of Christianity. They are also of extreme importance for understanding the Greek philosophy of the time and help to explain the onset of new forms of spirituality that would dominate the following centuries. This handbook presents an account of Philo's achievements. It contains a profile of his life and times, a systematic overview of his many writings, and survey chapters of the key features of his thought, as seen from the perspectives of Judaism and Greek philosophy. The volume concludes with a section devoted to Philo's influence and significance. Composed by an international team of experts, The Cambridge Companion to Philo gives readers a sense of the state of scholarship and provides depth of vision in key areas of Philonic studies.

  • Bibliography

  • Edited by Adam Kamesar
  • Book:
    The Cambridge Companion to Philo
    Published online:
    28 November 2009
    Print publication:
    20 April 2009, pp 255-266

  • Summary

    Students of Philo are fortunate to have at their disposal some excellent bibliographical resources. The following three contributions are of essential importance: / Goodhart , H. L. , and E. R. Goodenough . ' A General Bibliography of Philo Judaeus ', in E. R. Goodenough , The Politics of Philo Judaeus (New Haven 1938 ), pp. 125 -321, 329-48. Radice , R. , and D. T. Runia . Philo of Alexandria: An Annotated Bibliography 1937- 1986 ( Leiden 1992 ). Runia , D. T. Philo of Alexandria: An Annotated Bibliography 1987-1996 ( Leiden 2000 ). / Yearly bibliographies of Philo are published in The Studia Philonica Annual, which has been published every year since 1989. These bibliographies represent a continuation of the bibliographies that had been published in Studia Philonica 1-6 (1972-1980). The following classified bibliography is based on the structure of the present volume, and on the works cited in the notes, although it is not all-inclusive of them. The aim is rather to list those works that have Philo as their primary focus, and to supplement them with additional works that have broad relevance to the topics covered in the volume. Each entry appears only once, however, even if it might have been cited under more than one rubric. Needless to say, the bibliography is selective, and an attempt has been made to include some older studies as well as more recent contributions. Additional readings may be found by means of the reference tools just cited, as well as in some of the books and articles cited below under the heading 'Introductory and General Works'.

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