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Philo Judaeus
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Phi·lo Ju·dae·us  (fl j-ds, -d-) Also Philo of Alexandria. 30? b.c.-a.d. 45?
Alexandrian Jewish philosopher known for his pioneering attempt to interpret the Hebrew Scriptures in the terms of Neo-Platonist philosophy.
Philo Judaeus [ˈfaɪləʊ dʒuːˈdiːəs]
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(Biographies / Philo Judaeus (?20 bc-?50 ad) M, Jewishnational of birth: Egyptian, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher) ?20 bc-?50 ad, Jewish philosopher, born in Alexandria. He sought to reconcile Judaism with Greek philosophy
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