This work describes the mode of life and the religious festivals of a society of Jewish ascetics, who according to the author, are widely scattered over the earth, and are found especially in every nome in Egypt.
"De Vita Contemplativa" Karya ini menjelaskan modus hidup dan festival keagamaan masyarakat Yahudi pertapa, yang menurut penulis, banyak tersebar di bumi, dan ditemukan terutama di setiap nome di Mesir.