Philo of Alexandria's Exposition of the Tenth Commandment (Studia Philonica Monographs) - Softcover
In his comprehensive exposition of the Tenth Commandment (Spec. 4.79131), Philo considers the prohibition You shall not desire: what sort of desire it prohibits (and why) and how the Mosaic dietary laws collectively enforce that prohibition. This volume offers the first complete study of Philos exposition, beginning with an overview of its content, context, and place in previous research. In-depth studies of Philos concept of desire and his concept of self-control provide background and demonstrate Philos fundamental agreement with contemporary Middle-Platonic moral psychology, especially in his theory of emotion (pathos). A new translation of the exposition, with commentary, offers a definitive explanation of Philos view of the Tenth Commandment, including precisely the sort of excessive desire it targets and how the dietary laws work as practical exercises for training the soul in self-control.
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- PublisherSociety of Biblical Literature
- Publication date2012
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Book Description Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - As part of a larger exposition on the Ten Commandments, Philo offers in Spec.4.78b-131 a detailed exposition of both the Tenth Commandment, which he reads simply as You shall not desire, and the Mosaic dietary laws, which he identifies as a distinct set of subsidiary laws designed to promote observance of the Tenth Commandment. Setting his exposition in the context of Middle-Platonic moral psychology, this dissertation answers two fundamental questions: First, what, in Philo's view, does the Tenth Commandment prohibit (All desire A certain type What type ) Second, how, in Philo's view, is the Tenth Commandment observed (What are the mechanics of its observance What role do the dietary laws play in its observance ). Seller Inventory # 9781589836181
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