2 From Philo to Plotinus: The Emergence of Mystical Union
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… We will conclude with a reflection on the significance of Philo’s discussion for
understanding the history and origins of the idea of henōsis as “theistic union”, as well as for
the history of medieval Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thought. … Before we launch into the
intricacies of Philo’s exegetical writings as a basis for his understanding of mystical union, it
will be helpful to understand the context of Philo’s characterization of the religious
experience. In his allegorical commentaries on Mosaic law, Philo describes two vital …
understanding the history and origins of the idea of henōsis as “theistic union”, as well as for
the history of medieval Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thought. … Before we launch into the
intricacies of Philo’s exegetical writings as a basis for his understanding of mystical union, it
will be helpful to understand the context of Philo’s characterization of the religious
experience. In his allegorical commentaries on Mosaic law, Philo describes two vital …
Background (London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2013), 67–79. 7 On this category of Philo’s writing see: James R. Royse,“The Works of Philo,” The Cambridge Companion to Philo, edit. Adam Kamesar (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009), 38–45.
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