Philo of Alexandria, On Cultivation

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

This fourth volume of the Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series, originally published by Brill in hardcover, presents the first readable, modern English translation and commentary on Philo's De agricultura (On Cultivation), which gives an elaborate allegorical interpretation of Genesis 9:20. Albert C. Geljon and David T. Runia focus on the treatise's structure, biblical sources, and exegetical and philosophical contents. The volume provides valuable insights into Philo's highly influential allegorical method of biblical interpretation.