He was a teacher, a philosopher, a historian, and a writer. He left behind several books that provide valuable information about Jewish culture and thought during the period in which events described in the New Testament occurred. Modern scholars who study ancient Jewish history or the New Testament rely on his work. Who was he?

Question

Philo
Gamaliel
Paul
Hillel

Answer 1

The individual you are describing is Philo. He was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria and wrote extensively on Jewish thought, attempting to harmonize it with Greek philosophy. His works provide valuable insights into Jewish culture during the time of the New Testament.