Theology

Philo's Therapeutae is the best exemplum for what a Hellenistic Jewish contemplative life would look like in first century CE Alexandria. In constructing the contemplative life of the Therapeutae , Philo brings together various insights from Hellenistic philosophy and religion.

What, how, and with whom we eat has been meaningful since antiquity. This volume offers interdisciplinary insights into ancient meal rituals, fasting, and dietary laws, and their influence today. It focuses on ethical, religious, and cultural interpretations in the context of food ethics and identity.

Even though the Gospel of John is among the texts that have most shaped Western culture, its medieval reception has received little scholarly attention so far. The contributors to this volume address this research lacuna by discussing the medieval reception of the Gospel and its author across genres and media.

In this epigraphical commentary, the author examines the apostle Paul's first Epistle to the Thessalonians in the light of ancient inscriptions. He proposes new interpretations to better appreciate the significance of the letter in its socio-historical and epigraphic context.