Table of Contents

• 9. Knowledge and Prophecy
  • Sensation, Reason, and Prophecy
  • The Four Functions of Prophecy
  • The Three Types of Prophecy
    • Prophecy through the Divine Spirit
    • Prophecy by the Divine Voice
    • Prophecy through Angels
    • Differences between the Three Types of Prophecy
    
    
    
    
  • Prophetic Dreams
  • Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation
  
  
  
  
• 10. Proofs of the Existence of God
• 11. The Unknowability of God and Divine Predicates
  • Unity, Incorporeality, Simplicity
  • “Without Quality”—άποιοϛ
  • The Unnamability and Unknowability of God
  • Divine Properties
  • The Essence of the Created Powers
  • Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation
  
  
  
  
• 12. Ethical Theory
  • “Under the Law” and “In Accordance with Nature”
  • Commandments and Virtues
    • Classification of Commandments and Virtues
    • Intellectual Virtues and Actions
    • Moral Virtues and Actions
    
    
    
    
  • The Virtue of the Control of Desire
  • Prayer, Repentance, and Study as Virtues
    • Prayer
    • Repentance
    • Study and Teaching
    • Deeds, Words, Intentions
    
    
    
    
  • The Definition of Virtue
  • The Reward of Virtue
  • Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation
  
  
  
  
• 13. Political Theory
  • The Mosaic Constitution
    • King
    • High Priest
    • Judges and Officers
    • Council of Elders
    • The People: Native-born and Proselytes
    • Aliens, Resident Aliens, and Spiritual Proselytes
    
    
    
    
  • The Ideal Constitution
  • The Messianic Age
  • Conclusion, Influence, Anticipation
  
  
  
  
• 14. What Is New in Philo?
• Bibliographical Note
• Abbreviations of Works Cited
• Index of References
  • I. Philo
  • II. Greek and Latin Authors
  • III. Jewish Works and Authors
  • IV. Christian Works and Authors
  • V. Moslem Works and Authors
  
  
  
  
• Index of Terms
• Index of Subjects and Names