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Did Philo Judaeus visit Jerusalem?
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Philo Judaeus
Jewish philosopher Philo Judaeus.
Yes, Philo Judaeus did visit Jerusalem. While little is known about his personal life, Philo explicitly mentions in his writings that he made a festival pilgrimage to the city. However, he does not specify whether he made more than one such visit during his lifetime.1