Philo's detailed exposition of Jewish law across four books, covering the individual statutes that fall under the Ten Commandments. He organises the specific laws of the Torah under their parent commandments, creating a systematic legal and philosophical treatise.
Start ReadingThe laws of circumcision and other statutes falling under the first two commandments. Philo examines the specific legislation as expressions of the principles of piety and reverence for God.
Laws falling under the third, fourth, and fifth commandments — concerning oaths, the Sabbath, and honouring parents. Philo expounds each statute as an expression of its parent principle.
Laws concerning adultery and murder — statutes falling under the sixth and seventh commandments. Philo examines the legislation against sexual immorality and violence.
Laws concerning theft, false witness, and covetousness — the eighth, ninth, and tenth commandments. Philo completes his systematic exposition of the specific legislation.