- 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
- The Mosaic Constitution
- 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

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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