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Philo of Alexandria (Philo Judaeus, Philon), c. 20 BC - c. 50 AD. Ancient Hellenistic Jewish philosopher, whose philosophical writings are representative of Middle Platonism. He had a strong influence on early Christian writings.

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Philo of Alexandria Concise footnoted review of his teachings and influence. www.earlychurch.org.uk/philo.html

The Dying God Two short excerpts from Philo's De Abrahamo, describing the Chaldean magi. www.thedyinggod.com/philo.htm

Philo of Alexandria A detailed review of his teachings and legacy. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy article by Marian Hillar. www.iep.utm.edu/p/philo.htm

Resource Page for Philo of Alexandria Extensive annotated links related to the thinker and his historical context. www.torreys.org/bible/philopag.html

Catholic Encyclopedia: Philo Judaeus Article on his life, writings and doctrine, by Emile Brehier. www.newadvent.org/cathen/12023a.htm

The Works of Philo Complete online text of the C.D. Yonge translation. www.earlychristianwritings.com/yonge

Ioudaios Review David T. Runia's assessment of the contemporary value of the C.D. Yonge translation of Philo's works. ftp:/../pub/listserv/ioudaios-review/4.1994/philo.runia.009

The Law of God and the Laws of the Cities in Philo of Alexandria Paper delivered at the World Congress of Philosophy by Francesca Calabi. Discusses Philo's view of philosophy as the knowledge of the divine order. www.bu.edu/wcp/Papers/Anci/AnciCala.htm

Ancient Christian Church: Philo Judaeus Article reviewing this Jewish thinker's connection to the New Testament and early Christian writings. www.gospelcom.net/dacb/stories/egypt/philo_judaeus.html

On the Embassy to Gaius Philo's account of the Jewish embassy to Rome in 40 AD, in the 19th-century Yonge translation. www.brainfly.net/html/books/brn0285.htm