Philo's De Decalogo: educating to respect the socially disadvantaged
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Abstract
English
Respect and care for the disadvantaged are firmly embedded in Philo’s interpretation
of the Decalogue. In order to understand Philo’s teaching on this point within its
proper perspective, this study highlights the following aspects of his interpretation
of the Decalogue. The Ten Commandments are intended as a means of education,
healing and transformation of people and their communities; they guide people to
live in harmony with nature, reason and one another; in practice, this means to learn
how to turn away from foolish pride and to live in gentleness, fellowship, simplicity,
and equality. Such education will render people sensitive to the needs of those
affected by bad fortune and inspire them to reach out to them.
Keywords
English
Philo of Alexandria Ten commandments Imitation of God Solidarity Equality
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Authors
Decock, P. B.
Publisher
Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State