By Natural Philosopher Mike Prestwood
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Philo of Alexandria (circa 20 BCE to circa 55 CE)

Philo of Alexandria (circa 20 BCE to circa 55 CE)

From Year 0 (BCE/CE): -20
Post Date: 04/10/2024
94 Generations Ago

30 Phil, Chapter 12: Philo and Abrahamic Philosophy
Touchstones: Allegorical interpretation

Pictured: Portrait from 1500s. He likely did not look like this.

Philo of Alexandria, was born in the dynamic environment before the split of Judaism and Christianity. He was born around the year 20 BCE and became an important Jewish leader delving into the enigmatic world of Hellenistic Jewish religion.

 

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