What Perished in the Flood and What Survived

The Midrash of Philo 21:1

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

What is the meaning of the expression, "And all flesh capable of motion perished?" (Genesis 7:21).

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Creation Death Wisdom Noah Adam Eve

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