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Anti-Semitism Started with a Lie?

A Compelling Narrative from Elaine Pagels

Alex O’Connor (The Cosmic Skeptic) had an interview with Elaine Pagels about her new book on Satan. But, during this interview, she lays out how anti-Semitism began.

So, after hearing this interview, I interviewed Advanced Google Gemini.

Who was Philo of Alexandria?

Philo of Alexandria, also known as Philo Judaeus, was a prominent Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 1st century CE. He is considered a key figure in the development of Hellenistic Judaism, a philosophical and religious movement that sought to reconcile Jewish beliefs with Greek philosophy.

Key Points about Philo of Alexandria:

• Hellenistic Jewish Philosopher: Philo was deeply influenced by both Jewish tradition and Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism and Stoicism. He aimed to demonstrate the compatibility and even harmony between these two seemingly disparate intellectual traditions.