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

9. 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
10. Proofs of the Existence of God
11. The Unknowability of God and Divine Predicates
- Unity, Incorporeality, Simplicity
- “Without Quality”—άποιοϛ
- The Unnamability and Unknowability of God
- Divine Properties
- The Essence of the Created Powers
- Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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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