Philo - Foundations of Religious Philosophy in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam V 2 - Fourth Printing, revised 1962. Structure and Growth »

Harry Austryn Wolfson was Nathan Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy, Emeritus, Harvard University.

VOLUME II

CHAPTER IX: KNOWLEDGE AND PROPHECY


Sensation, Reason, and Prophecy


The Four Functions of Prophecy


The Three Types of Prophecy


Prophecy through the Divine Spirit

Prophecy by the Divine Voice

Prophecy through Angels

Differences between the Three Types of Prophecy


Prophetic Dreams


Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation

CHAPTER X: PROOFS OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD

CHAPTER XI: THE UNKNOWABILITY OF GOD AND DIVINE PREDICATES


Unity, Incorporeality, Simplicity


"Without Quality" - άπο&953;&959;&987;


The Unnamability and Unknowability of God


Divine Properties


The Essence of the Created Powers


Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation

CHAPTER XII: ETHICAL THEORY


"Under the Law" and "In Accordance with Nature"


Commandments and Virtues


Classification of Commandments and Virtues

Intellectual Virtues and Actions

Moral Virtues and Actions


The Virtue of the Control of Desire


Prayer, Repentance, and Study as Virtues


Prayer

Repentance

Study and Teaching

Deeds, Words, Intentions


The Definition of Virtue


The Reward of Virtue


Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation

CHAPTER XIII: POLITICAL THEORY


The Mosaic Constitution


King

High Priest

Judges andOfficers

Council of Elders

The People: Native-born and Proselytes

Aliens, Resident Aliens, and Spiritual Proselytes


The Ideal Constitution


The Messianic Age


Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation

CHAPTER XIV: WHAT IS NEW IN PHILO?

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE


ABBREVIATIONS OF WORKS CITED


INDEX OF REFERENCES


I. Philo

II. Greek and Latin Authors

III. Jewish Works and Authors

IV. Christian Works and Authors

V. Moslem Works and Authors


INDEX OF TERMS


INDEX OF SUBJECTS AND NAMES