Philo: Foundations of Religious Philosophy in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Volume 2, Structure and Growth of Philosophical Systems from Plato to Spinoza

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Harry Austryn Wolfson

    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 and Officers
    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

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