I. Many thoughtful persons have wished to become acquainted at first hand with Philo; and yet the scarce ness of Yonge's translation, the expense of Drummond's work, the extensiveness of Philo's writings, and the lack of pointers as to Where to search for the grains of gold scattered in that interminable forest of words have discouraged many. There seemed to be need of a brief classified outline of the most important of Philo's utter ances, with rigorous references which might enable him to read.