Noah's Offering and the Altar

The Midrash of Philo 20:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why did Noah build an altar without having been commanded to do so? (Genesis 8:20).

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Creation Noah Temple Sacrifice

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