This annual publication contains articles, a bibliography, and book reviews in the field of Hellenistic Judaism studies, with emphasis on Philo of Alexandria and his Umwelt. Runia (Queen's College, U. of Melbourne, Australia) and Sterling (U. of Notre Dame) compile three articles on the theme of flight and exile in the allegorical thought of Philo, the concept of seeing God in his works, and the technique of perspectival exegesis in his work, as well as seven book reviews. There is no index. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)