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David T. Runia is an Honorary Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, specializing in ancient philosophy and early Jewish thought. His research focuses on Philo of Alexandria, doxography, and the intersection of Platonism with Judaic traditions.
Key contributions include co-editing Aëtiana V (reconstructing Aëtius’ Placita) and producing critical editions of Philo’s works. He has explored Philo’s allegorical methods, Byzantine reception of his texts, and the influence of Stoic/Platonic ideas in late antiquity.
Publications span book chapters on Church Fathers’ use of doxographic traditions, Jewish Platonism, and Philo’s exegesis of Genesis. He maintains an active role in compiling annotated bibliographies documenting global Philonic scholarship.
His work bridges classical and religious studies, emphasizing textual analysis and historical context. Though no lab affiliations or awards are listed, his scholarship is foundational to understanding Hellenistic Judaism and ancient philosophical systems.
