De Vita Contemplativa — The Contemplative Life
על חיי ההתבוננות
Author: Philon d'Alexandrie (c. 20 av. J.-C. – 50 apr. J.-C.)
Date: c. 40
Preservation: Tradition manuscrite grecque (bibliothèques européennes)
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De Vita Contemplativa describes the Therapeutae, a community of Jewish ascetics near Alexandria devoted to meditation, allegorical study of Scripture, and prayer. This unique document on Hellenistic Jewish spirituality has fueled debates about the origins of Christian monasticism.
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De Vita Contemplativa describes the Therapeutae, a community of Jewish ascetics near Alexandria devoted to meditation, allegorical study of Scripture, and prayer. This unique document on Hellenistic Jewish spirituality has fueled debates about the origins of Christian monasticism.