Appian Way Press

The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, Volume Four

by Philo of Alexandria

Complete your journey through Philo with the fourth volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, exploring ethics, providence, and the historical realities of Jewish life under Roman rule. Volume Four includes On the Virtues, On Rewards and Punishments, Every Good Man is Free, On the Contemplative Life, On the Eternity of the World, Flaccus, Hypothetica, On Providence, and On the Embassy to Gaius. These works range from ethical reflection to historical commentary, showing how Philo engaged Scripture, philosophy, and civic life. His discussions of virtue, justice, and divine providence offer timeless moral insights, while his historical writings illuminate the challenges faced by Jews in the Roman world. This volume completes the four-volume series, giving readers a comprehensive view of Philo’s thought and its enduring relevance for understanding Scripture, Jewish philosophy, and the intellectual climate of the first century.